Helping in Your Recovery
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...
Not all individuals who work are lawfully employed. There are some cases in which their employment is technically illegal or has not been handled properly. One example of this could be if the individual is undocumented and came into the United States illegally. They...
On-the-job injuries and illnesses can have several negative effects. Some of the most common include reducing employee morale and productivity, fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) due to unsafe working conditions and increased workers’...
After an accident on the job, you might wonder whether you need to report your injuries to your employer - especially if you don't think your injuries are severe. However, notifying your employer of any work injury right away can be crucial for a few reasons. Injuries...
Interstates make it possible to drive long distances in a shorter time than it would take to drive on city streets. The higher speeds and the basic setup of interstates mean that drivers have to be extra cautious while they’re driving. It takes the help of everyone...
When you study motorcycle statistics, one thing that you’ll find is that the fatality rate in accidents is much higher than it is for other vehicles. One study compared the number of fatalities based on the miles driven in each type of vehicle, and it found that...
Walking is a great way to add movement to your day while enjoying the outdoors. Whether you go for a brisk walk at lunch or like walking during a calm evening, it can be a fun way to spend time with friends or be alone with your own thoughts. You may consider walking...
The brain is an extremely complex organ that we depend on for memory, cognition, motor skills, breathing, sensory perception, language and more. That’s why traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect people in very different ways. Just how serious those effects are...
Many Americans who are in the workforce today are well past what used to be considered “retirement age.” In fact, in 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nearly a quarter of working Americans were 55 or older. Some are working because they can’t...