Using Sick and Vacation Time After You Were Hurt at Work

For much of American history, workplaces have been dangerous and unregulated environments rich in potential for dangerous accidents. However, by the late 1960s, workplace safety became an issue too big to ignore. In fact, 14,000 workers were dying every year in workplace accidents. Thousands more suffered from occupational illness and disabling injuries.  A public outcry […]

When a person behaves negligently, serious injuries often follow suit. Brain injuries are just one possible consequence of careless behavior. As with other serious injuries, there may be an extended recovery period. The Mayo Clinic explains some of the recovery options available when a person experiences a severe brain injury. Some brain injuries require immediate medical care. […]

In 2016, traffic accidents involving a distracted driver resulted in the deaths of 3,450 people, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.  That number represents 9 percent of all 37,41 traffic fatalities that year. Even though thousands of people are dying each year due to distracted driving, nearly 80 percent of drivers admit to talking […]

The National Safety Council (NSC) has recently parsed the data regarding those injured in the workplace in 2017. Its analysis was published on its Injury Facts web site. The bottom line is that it is an enlightening read, but it was not good news for women who work. Assaults on women are much higher Perhaps the most […]