You might have heard that teenagers have the highest crash rates of any age. Many end up injured or injuring others, or dead or killing others each year. Yet how can age matter so much? It seems like younger people, with faster reflexes than older drivers, should...
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What’s an independent medical exam for workers’ comp?
Workers’ compensation is supposed to be a no-fault system that gets injured workers the medical care they need without the need for a lawsuit. But, insurance companies exist to make a profit – not to provide unlimited benefits to the insured. If your injuries are...
5 ways to prevent construction site accidents
Construction work is a vital yet dangerous occupation. During 2020, over 20 percent of deaths occurred in the construction industry, and more than 33 percent were due to slips, trips and falls. Many non-fatal and fatal accidents can be avoided when construction...
Fatigued drivers are hazardous during the holiday season
The holiday season is busy for a lot of people. Some might decide to skimp on sleep so they can get everything ready for the holidays. Those individuals may not think much about getting behind the wheel when they’re fatigued. The fact is that fatigued driving can be...
3 things to know about dental malpractice
People trust that their dentist will do the work they need in the correct manner. While most dentists do exactly that, there are some who are negligent when they’re taking care of patients. Their patients can suffer from many issues because of that negligence. Just...
2 ways semitruck crashes differ from small car wrecks
Semitrucks only make up a small percentage of the total number of vehicles on the road, but they have a disproportionately large presence. Every driver is usually very aware of an 18-wheeler in their general vicinity, and reports about crashes between passenger...
It can be difficult to factor out lost future wages
People are often worried about lost wages when they suffer injuries. If you get in a car accident and have a head injury that keeps you out of work for a month, for example, you need compensation not just for your medical bills but also for the earnings that you lost...
Would it matter if we increased the driving age?
When you look at the statistics for those from 16 to 19 years old, it’s clear that they are problematic drivers. Their fatal accident rates are incredibly high, the highest of any age group. They cause a lot of car accidents and make many driving mistakes. As a...
3 common construction hazards
Construction workers face specific hazards as they do their job duties. It’s up to their employers to ensure that there are appropriate safety measures in place to reduce the risk of these hazards. There are some hazards that are more common than others. These also...
What is psychiatric malpractice?
People typically don’t associate medical malpractice with psychiatry. Many don’t even realize that it’s possible to file a malpractice suit against a psychiatrist. However, psychiatrists are doctors, and they can wield considerable power over people – many of whom...