There are over one million back injuries at work each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). They account for 20% of all workplace injuries. Many of these injuries are due to manual lifting. What can I do to prevent back injuries? Your employer has a...
The practice of medicine used to be fairly basic. You had one doctor who performed most of the work himself and communicated with you directly about what he found. Medicine was, of course, more primitive at this time, which is why it could be so personalized. These...
Most people who suffer from broken bones bounce back relatively quickly. Your body starts healing a broken bone as soon as medical professionals set and stabilize the fracture. Still, depending on the severity of the break, your age and other underlying medical...
You were injured in a wreck with another driver. While your physical scars are healing, you still face repercussions from the psychological trauma the wreck induced. Trauma from accidents that were particularly devastating can leave victims struggling to cope with...
Reckless and negligent driving may not seem like a big deal to the reckless driver, but only a few moments of distraction can result in a lifetime of consequences. Unfortunately, there is very little a safe driver can do to correct reckless or negligent behavior while...
Many types of accidents can lead to spinal cord damage. Regardless of the cause of the injury, the patient may have a long road to recovery. This is directly impacted by a few different factors. Understanding some points about the spinal cord and how it functions...
There are four categories of accidents that cause more than half of the fatalities in the construction industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has dubbed these the Fatal Four and works to help employers improve the safety protocol surrounding them....
Humans find incredible and ingenious ways to use natural resources for all kinds of industrial or commercial purposes. Asbestos has long been a natural resource used in a variety of industries ranging from home construction to shipbuilding due to its insulating...
People sometimes think of office work or being able to drive for work as harmless jobs. These individuals don't realize that there are risks that come with having to sit for prolonged periods. It is imperative that people who do these jobs know how ergonomics can...
A traumatic brain injury impacts many areas of your life. The more severe the injury, the more serious the effects. Some of these are temporary, but many will last a lifetime. They can make it difficult for individuals to live the life they want, and it can also make...
