Spinal cord injuries affect thousands of people in the United States. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, every year there are over 17,000 new SCI cases in the U.S. Because SCI do not heal, this means that many more people are still living...
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5 tips for operating a forklift safely
The forklift is one of the most useful pieces of equipment used in industry. If you use a forklift at your job today, you are fortunate because forklifts are currently much safer than they were in the past. Nevertheless, there are inherent risks associated with...
Different ways fog can cause a traffic accident
On the road, you need to stay alert and look out for any hazard that could result in a crash. Sometimes, accidents occur due to the negligence of other drivers, but weather can also lead to motor vehicle collisions. In fact, fog is especially dangerous, and poor...
How much can you receive for pain and suffering in Massachusetts?
An injury can have significant financial consequences for you and your family, leading to lost wages and mounting medical bills. When the injury is someone else’s fault, you can often seek compensation to help cover these financial strains. An injury can also cause a...
What are the symptoms of an intracranial hematoma?
Individuals who experience slip-and-fall incidents may come away with a variety of injuries, but few are as potentially serious as an intracranial hematoma. According to the Mayo Clinic, this occurs when blood pools inside one's skull upon the sudden breakage of a...
Proving your back injury deserves workers’ compensation
Back injuries on the job may affect the rest of your life. Massachusetts General Laws c.152 § 25A states that all employers must offer workers’ compensation insurance to their employees. However, there are various ways your employer might attempt to block or...
What is inattentional blindness as related to driving?
Drivers need to maintain full control of their faculties when behind the wheel. Of course, this means avoiding obvious dangers such as texting while driving. It also includes lesser-known but equally dangerous risks, like inattentional blindness, which most drivers...
What should you do if you encounter an aggressive dog?
While it is up to pet owners to maintain control over their animals, there may come a time when you encounter an aggressive dog in public. In this case, it is crucial you take the right steps to mitigate the situation and hopefully avoid injuries. Some animals are...
How quickly will TBI effects manifest?
After suffering from a car crash, injuries to the head, neck and back will often surface. In particular, head injuries can pose a problem, especially the more serious traumatic brain injuries (TBI). It is important for people to know potential signs that might...
Remote employees are eligible for workers’ compensation
Even when your home is also your office, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance could still cover your care if you sustain an injury. Knowing your rights as an employee can help you get the coverage you deserve if you injure yourself on the job. What...
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