Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect all aspects of a person’s life. While many people are aware of the physical damage wrought by these serious brain injuries, fewer are aware of the behavioral changes suffered by victims of TBI. Below is some information for TBI...
Nearly everyone has had to occasionally nurse a sore back after putting in a long day at work. Unfortunately, many are so accustomed to their back pain that they learn to ignore it and never see a doctor. If you experience pain in your back after a workplace accident,...
Operating a motor vehicle is a safety-critical activity. People either need to prioritize making safe choices or run the risk of severe injury or worse. Negligence, which often involves failure to employ adequate caution while driving, is a common contributing factor...
There’s no doubt that nurses and other front-line health care employees are at risk of suffering a wide variety of injuries and illnesses – both physical and emotional. This is just part of the reason why California, like states across the country, is suffering a...
Road construction is a hazardous industry that presents numerous risks to workers. Construction crews face unique dangers associated with both the nature of their work and their working environment. Understanding these risks is the first step toward preventing...
Personal protective equipment (PPE) or safety gear can reduce common workplace safety concerns for many different professions. Workers in the healthcare and manufacturing industries often require specific types of PPE to perform their jobs safely, for example. The...
Manual labor often involves operating heavy machinery, handling powerful tools and working in environments with significant safety risks. Among these risks, amputations are one of the most severe and life-altering injuries a worker can suffer. Understanding these...
In some industries, like construction, working on ladders is incredibly common. This can cause people to sometimes become complacent and forget about the real risks that they face. Falls from ladders can be extraordinarily dangerous. To help workers stay safe, they...
From warehouse work to construction and office work, every occupation has its share of hazards. This explains why most employers are required to invest in workers’ compensation insurance to provide financial restitution to employees who are hurt while at work. But...
If you’ve suffered a serious injury, you’re likely interested in seeking compensation from the party that is responsible for your harm. After all, if not for their negligence, your injury would not have happened. How can you determine how much compensation you...
