Tired driving can be as dangerous as driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Those who drive long hours or work long hours may have an increased risk of drowsy or fatigued driving. According to the CDC, only 37% of workers receive less than the...
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Who Is Most At Risk For A Spinal Injury During A Car Crash?
Both drivers and passengers can suffer serious injuries during a car crash, and one that may change their lives forever is a spinal injury. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports that more than 17,000 people suffer spinal trauma in the United...
What Is A Crush Injury?
When working in the field of construction, you face varied dangers and a good chunk of them will hold a higher risk for you than the risks at other jobs. This can include the risk of a crush injury. But what is a crush injury? How does it impact your health in the...
Can A Helmet Protect You From Head Injury?
Motorcyclists like you understand that you face an elevated risk of injury compared to drivers of covered vehicles. This holds particularly true when it comes to injuries of the neck, back and head. However, wearing helmets can reduce the severity of the injuries you...
Which Injuries May Occur During A Slip-And-Fall Accident?
Slip-and-fall injuries account for a significant percentage of serious injuries reported in the United States each year. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls are the leading cause of emergency room visits each year, with more than 21% of patients...
Is This A Sign Of A TBI?
When faced with the possibility of a brain injury, it is important to take quick action. You can do this by understanding what potential warning signs to keep an eye out for. With regular brain injuries, this is a little harder. But with traumatic brain injuries...
You’ve Suffered An Injury On The Job. Now What?
A routine day at work is suddenly disrupted by an accident at your job site. You have sustained an injury. You quickly realize that the injury affects not only your well-being but also your family’s security. After attending to your medical needs, you may have...
What Injuries Are Covered And Which Are Not?
Covered Injuries Any physical injury on the job. This can include exposure to dust or toxins, hearing loss, and repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Preexisting conditions that are exacerbated by the workplace or job duties. For example, if you...