Las personas que están en este país sin documentación a veces duden en solicitar muchos servicios, por miedo de atraer la atención del gobierno, porque no piensan que califiquen, o para otra razón. Pero cuando se trata de algo tan serio como una lesión laboral y la...
In numerous countries, including the United States, arthritis in the knee is among the leading causes of missed work and disability. What may cause this degenerative joint disease known as knee osteoarthritis? Consistent work-related actions such as lifting heavy...
During a road traffic collision, your head and facial area are vulnerable to injury. Even with airbags, this risk is not negated altogether. In fact, airbags can cause facial injuries themselves. As the most protruding part of your face, your nose is likely to take...
When a pedestrian is hit by a car, the resulting injuries can be life-altering. Unfortunately, pedestrian-automobile accidents claim over 7,000 lives every year. If you are involved in a pedestrian-automobile accident that is not your fault, you may be entitled to...
What you do after a car crash will influence your rights and financial stability for months -- if not the rest of your life. People frequently make mistakes after crashes that affect their ability to take legal action and may leave them at a disadvantage. The three...
Most car accidents are generally minor. However, a head-on collision or frontal crash can be a different story. This type of crash can leave you with devastating injuries, property damage and a huge medical bill. Most head-on collisions are caused by negligence. If...
Most employers in North Carolina have a statutory obligation to carry workers' compensation coverage on behalf of their employees. As long as a company has three or more employees, it will need to secure workers' compensation insurance coverage or make arrangements to...
Welders are exposed to various hazards during a work shift. The rate of injuries in this profession is around 1,000 per 100 million hours worked. The rate of injuries for welders is approximately 100 times that of the average across the nation for other professions....
The impact of a car crash can do significant damage to the body. Some areas, such as the spinal cord, are more delicate than others. A spinal cord injury can dramatically alter a person’s life. This is a catastrophic injury that can lead to life-long changes. In the...
As a longtime motorcyclist, you understand that you never know when you will face a road hazard caused by the actions of the driver of a car, SUV, pickup or large truck. This is why you must remain alert and take great care on the road. Mistake-prone drivers can push...