The trucking industry can be dangerous, and drivers are employees. As such, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that truckers who are simply trying to work safely and without injury cannot be fired or retaliated against as a result. Some reasons that truckers may go against the company’s wishes, but with this legal protection, include: Filing a...
Continue ReadingOne of the most common causes of serious injuries in the United States is being involved in a car accident. Car accidents can lead to a wide range of physical injuries, some of the most serious being spinal cord injuries and brain damage. However, what is often overlooked is the psychological damage that car accidents can cause. Panic disorders...
Continue ReadingTeenagers often feel incredibly excited when they finally get a license and they can drive. Parents, on the other hand, feel nervous. They know that inexperienced teen drivers face extra risks on the roads. They know how dangerous it is to get behind the wheel. That doesn’t mean they don’t want the teens to drive — they know how...
Continue ReadingWhen a negligent vehicle driver causes a fatal or injurious accident in Texas, who do you think is going to be financially responsible? The negligent driver, of course, but it’s probably not going to be the driver him- or herself who actually pays out the cash to injured parties. It will more likely be the driver’s insurance company that...
Continue ReadingA former dentist who was charged with causing brain damage to a 4-year-old patient made an appearance in court to end the month of July. The incident dates back to January of 2016 and resulted in brain damage to the child that doctors said cannot be repaired. The former dentist made her first court appearance in the case at...
Continue ReadingIt’s crucial for truckers, regardless of their level of experience or their driving records, to understand their workers’ comp rights. The problem is that trucking is an inherently dangerous industry. Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States, year in and year out. Truckers have to face those odds every single...
Continue ReadingIt is very important for those who work around heavy machinery to know the safety hazards that come along with wearing loose clothing. It should always be avoided when there is even the slightest risk. The problem is that loose clothing items can often get caught in the machines, potentially causing severe injuries. For instance, one man was working near...
Continue ReadingYou’re a parent, and you know what it’s like to worry. It never leaves you. Your friend who watched the kids all day says she’ll have them home by 6 o’clock. At 6:01, you’re already concerned. By 6:10, you’re imagining that they must have been in a car accident on the way over. By 6:20, you’re calling local hospitals....
Continue ReadingMany parents would rather stay and home and take care of their children, but they cannot financially afford to do so. This is why moms and dads entrust the care of their children of skilled caregivers such as daycare workers. Some parents live to regret this decision though, especially when their children get hurt. There are a few common injuries...
Continue ReadingAs warmer weather sets in over the next few months, there will be a resurgence of motorcyclists looking to enjoy the freeing feeling that comes with taking to the open road. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), nearly 90,000 bikers were injured and nearly another 5,000 were killed in motorcycle crashes in 2016. Motorcyclists could stand to take...
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