It is no secret that working in the construction industry is dangerous. In fact, working in construction is one of the deadliest occupations in the United States. There are some injuries that occur more often than others in the construction industry. According to the...
When someone takes a bad fall, it may lead to serious injuries, and in severe cases, even death. Knowing this, some individuals try to capitalize by making false slip-and-fall allegations. False allegations have the potential to cost businesses and insurance companies...
When you get behind the wheel, you try to refrain from distractions that could make it difficult to drive safely. These could include texting, talking on your cellphone or trying to watch a video as you drive. In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and...
Getting behind the wheel while sleepy may not seem like a particularly risky decision at first, but it can bring many dangerous consequences along with it. Taking a few precautionary steps can help prevent you from driving while drowsy. Check your medicines According...
A collapsing scaffold can cause considerable harm to those on it and those beneath it, even if it is not very high off the ground when it fails. Safety By Design lists just a few of the scaffolding requirements that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Playgrounds can be a fun place to take your kids, but when someone has an accident and suffers an injury, it can make a good day go bad fast. When an injury happens at a playground, you may wonder where the liability lies. According to U.S. News and World Report,...
You still feel fine a few days after your recent car accident. That means that you do not have to worry about getting medical attention or making a health or auto insurance claim, right? Metro Healthcare Partners explains delayed injury symptoms that you may suffer...
As spring approaches, you might feel inspired to bring your bike out of the garage. Sharing the road with motor vehicles comes with certain rights as well as responsibilities. Before you begin commuting or exercising on two wheels, review New Jersey's bike laws and...
As a construction worker, you likely understand the need to wear protective gear to shield your eyes and face from hazards like sparks, flames and flying debris. Still, sometimes even your safety gear might not be enough to protect your eyes from serious injury. Eye...
There is a very good reason why property owners must keep their premises free of falling risks, including clutter, snow, and ice. While some slips-and-falls only cause minor injuries, others can have major consequences. This is especially true when head injuries...
