Return-to-work programs help injured workers reintegrate into the workforce while ensuring their recovery. In New York, these programs use several strategies to make sure employees can return to work without risking their health. Early intervention The success of...
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How can motorists avoid “dooring” cyclists?
People who travel inside vehicles need to get out at some point. It applies to both drivers and passengers. To do so, they need to open one of the vehicle doors. Doing this without due caution could cause the door to be damaged if they open it into the path of an...
Why teen drivers need to prepare for summer, specifically
The "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" unfold during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, during which the rate of traffic accidents, particularly those involving teenagers, significantly increases. This time spans approximately 100 days and is marked by a surge...
Do some conditions result in automatic SSDI eligibility?
For individuals suffering from severe medical conditions, navigating the complexities of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can feel like a nearly impossible undertaking. When all of one’s energy is being channeled into either getting...
4 road safety tips to teach your children
As a parent, your children’s safety will be a primary concern. Yet, for all the talk of dangerous strangers, the biggest threat to your little ones’ safety is the traffic on your local roads. Helping your children understand the dangers of traffic and what they can do...
In traffic, should you merge early or late?
On the interstate, drivers may encounter a construction zone or a portion of the road that has been closed off. This means that traffic has to merge because the road is being condensed down from the original number of traffic lanes. What many people will do is to...
The role of negligence in stairway injuries
Stairways are a common part of our daily surroundings, and you may use them all the time without giving much thought to your safety. However, the potential for harm on these architectural features is not something to take lightly. Although anyone can be clumsy, it is...
An “alarming rise” in trench collapses and the toll on workers
Trench collapses are among the most serious things that can go wrong on a construction project – and many of them are avoidable with the right precautions. Unfortunately, not every company takes those precautions. It sometimes takes serious injuries and even...
Warmer days and cold nights create driving hazards
People who don't live in Southwestern New York or Northwestern Pennsylvania may not understand the excitement of temperatures reaching the 30s and 40s after weeks of snow and freezing cold. And while this type of weather may produce better maple syrup in these parts,...
A same-level fall can be more dangerous than most people realize
There are many ways for people to get hurt while out in public. Sometimes, people end up injured because of motor vehicle collisions on public roads. Other times, they could incur injuries during criminal activity, such as a mugging or an assault. Another leading...