Being hurt on the job can have a significant effect on your ability to move on with your life. If your job has made it impossible for you to go back to work for a certain period of time, you need to investigate your options for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Filing a workers’ compensation… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Injured
Construction Workers Are More Likely to Suffer Traumatic Spine Injuries
Construction workers already face some of the most serious risks of critical injuries and fatalities on the job, a new study shows that the risk of traumatic spinal injuries is highest for workers in the construction and transportation injuries. The project, led by researchers at the University of Sydney, looked at more than 800 cases… Read More »
Who is Most At Risk for Car Crash Injuries?
As a parent, you likely worry already about the possibility of a vehicle accident harming your children. Even when children are properly restrained in carseats, the potential for an accident to cause severe or developmental damage is present. This is what makes it so important that you investigate the scene of any incident and report… Read More »
Seat Use Is on the Rise: What Parents Should Know
Anytime that you are taking children around in your motor vehicle, you need to ensure that they have the best possible car seat. Fitting these car seats appropriately can minimize the chance of severe injuries or fatalities in the event of an accident. One of the most common mistakes made by parents as it relates… Read More »
What You Should Know About Car Seat Misuse
According to numerous research studies produced by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, parents fail to install or use car seats properly more than 59% of the time. Forward facing car seats are the most likely to be misused at 61% but those… Read More »
New NHTSA Crash Test Dummy Can Detect and Simulate Brain Damage
The crash test dummy has long been heralded as one of the best ways to determine the relative safety features of a vehicle. As the size, shape, and longevity of the American population has changed, however, researchers are calling for dummies more in line with what people actually look like and weigh. For that reason,… Read More »
New Study Shows That 43% Of Children Who Suffered Fatal Injuries in Accidents Were Improperly Restrained
A recent study found that up to 20% of children involved in fatal vehicle accidents were improperly restrained or not restrained at all. Child fatality rates in deadly car accidents vary tremendously from one state to another. However, the Centers for Disease Control has noted that seatbelt use across every age group is higher in… Read More »
Study Determines That People Do Not Really Desire Self-Driving Cars
Individuals across the country have been bombarded with a great deal of media and research studies associated with self-driving cars. However, a new research project identified that many people simply aren’t interested in a fully automated vehicle. Despite the fact that manufacturers have been working hard to develop comprehensive vehicle systems that handle all of… Read More »
Most Common Injuries Linked to Pedestrian Accidents
In the immediate aftermath of a pedestrian accident, your body may go into shock or experience the influence of adrenaline, making it difficult to identify the severity of your injuries. Since some of the most serious injuries associated with pedestrian accidents can be those that are difficult to diagnose, a doctor’s input during this critical… Read More »
Safety Tips to Follow Around a Construction Site
Despite plenty of safety gear and guidelines, construction sites can be a very dangerous location for employees. Small missteps in terms of safety can have catastrophic consequences, especially if an employee is seriously injured. What follows are several safety tips to help prevent accidents. Never carry tools by their hoses or cords Keep hoses and… Read More »