At some point in your life, you likely needed some sort of medical attention. Though medical professionals' duties involve helping you and other people to the best of their abilities in hopes of addressing your medical ailments, it may prove difficult to place...
Know what to do after a dog bite injury
Most people never think twice about a dog bite injury. Instead, they assume this will never happen to them.Even if you don't have a dog, there could come a time in the future when you are attacked by this type of animal. If this happens, you must know which steps to...
Are you familiar with the causes of motorcycle accidents?
As a motorcyclist, there are steps you can take to avoid trouble on the road. Even so, you need to remember that other drivers don't always take the same level of caution.It's important that you become familiar with the many causes of motorcycle accidents. With this...
A young boy is in serious condition after slip and fall
A 9-year-old Taunton, Massachusetts, boy, injured while playing in a dumpster, had his condition upgraded from critical to serious at a Rhode Island Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. His head had become pinned between the dumpster's lid and the unit's frame as he...
You could be injured in many types of construction accident
As a construction worker, you could be injured on the job at any time. As a result, your life could be turned upside down without notice.Some of the most common reasons for a construction accident include: -- Slip and fall-- Fall from heights, such as a roof or...
Why can a workers’ compensation claim be denied?
If you are injured on the job and unable to return to work, you hope you can file a workers' compensation claim and begin to receive benefits without delay. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done.Even if you believe you have every right to receive workers'...
Driver arraigned on homicide charges while in hospital
An 18-year-old driver is in the hospital after a deadly accident, but the authorities decided to arraign him while in the medical center. The crash took four lives, and he's facing homicide charges.The accident in question happened on Jan. 17, and the driver was...
The possibility of a slip-and-fall accident
Just because you suffer a slip-and-fall does not necessarily mean you will be injured. Conversely, there is always a possibility that this could cause a serious injury that requires immediate medical attention.The problem with a slip-and-fall accident is that you...
What is the number 1 killer of construction workers?
If you work in the construction industry, the answer to this question might seem obvious. You more than likely do not need the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to tell you that the number one danger you face is falling. However, that does not mean that...