No matter where you are going, you may encounter a time when you need to drive when it is dark out. Being able to notice the signs of dangerous driving from other people on the road can help you if you are in an accident at night. Confusion over lanes According to the National Safety...
Because of the possible effects, spinal cord injuries are generally serious. However, they range in severity relative to one another. One way of categorizing spinal cord injuries is whether they are complete, completely interrupting nerve signals, or incomplete, allowing some nerve signals to get through. However, there are other, even more specific ways to categorize...
When children are on your property, you may notice that they can struggle to stay away from dangerous areas and pieces of equipment. This attraction makes them interested in climbing or exploring these places, but also poses a threat to their safety. Learning about what an attractive nuisance is and how people define it can...
Drivers of large commercial trucks spend long hours on the road and a variety of issues can cause truck-related crashes. Fleet managers seek to reduce preventable accidents such as crashes caused by distracted driving. But do recommended safety features add to the list of distractions? Causes of crashes Trucking company owners and safety managers strive...
Technology influences are evident in each area of farming, from genetically modified crops to advanced analytics and harvesting equipment. Though autonomous driving farm equipment can address the costly demands of human labor and resources, there are grave concerns about the liabilities these vehicles present. Limited control As the name implies, these vehicles do not rely on...
If you are in a motor vehicle accident, you may expect to experience some soreness. In serious accidents, you may even break a bone or suffer an internal injury. Unfortunately, your ability to see also may be in jeopardy. In the U.S. most vision loss comes from either age or disease. Beyond these, trauma to...
While containing pertinent information, many employee handbooks are uninspiring and end up in a desk drawer never again to see the light of day. But with a little imagination, you can create a handbook your employees will actually read and use. Here are four tips to get you started. 1. A communication tool To begin...
If you fall down as an older adult, you could face many difficulties in the days, months and even years after the accident. It is essential to review statistics on older adults falling down, as well as the impact of these incidents. Moreover, if you suffered an injury because of another person’s negligence, such as...
Electric vehicles appear to be more than a passing fad. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, 7% of adults in the U.S. say they already own an electric car, truck or SUV. Another 39% claim to be thinking about purchasing one in the near future. While electric vehicles are friendlier to the environment...
From falls, electrocutions or severe burns to catastrophic injuries involving heavy equipment, those working in construction frequently risk bodily harm. In many cases, an injured employee may be able to receive compensation to help pay for medical bills, lost earnings and more by filing a workers’ compensation claim. Unfortunately, WC benefits alone may not be...
