When you get hurt or become ill due to your job, you may qualify for workers' compensation. To be eligible, the injury or illness must have occurred while you were performing work duties directly related to your job. Workers' compensation benefits provide much-needed...
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Common reasons why dogs bite
Dog bites often lead to serious injuries with long-term complications and extensive medical treatment. Like any animal, dogs are sometimes unpredictable, though some situations create increased risk. Recognizing common causes for dog bites helps you identify...
Is an open compound fracture more dangerous than a simple one?
When it comes to bone fractures, not all are the same. From hairline to comminuted fractures, the severity can range significantly, as does the danger associated with them. Two types of fractures that you might come across are simple fractures and open compound...
How to stay safe on your motorcycle this summer
Summertime is the perfect time to embrace the open road on your motorcycle. Unfortunately, this is also the time when you are more likely to suffer from a serious injury. Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than cars. Fortunately, there are a few things that you...
What are some signs of a drowsy driver near your lane?
Sharing the road with all kinds of vehicles can feel both stressful and enjoyable at times. When you notice someone near you swerving around in their car and acting strangely, you may wonder what is wrong. Drowsy driving is an issue that happens when the person behind...
Your next steps after a hit-and-run incident in Massachusetts
In the aftermath of a hit-and-run incident in Massachusetts, you might be in shock, angry or confused about what to do next. It can be daunting to deal with property damage, possible injuries and a fleeing culprit. The immediate actions you take after a hit-and-run...
How can distractions influence prescription errors?
Visiting a doctor's office when you need a prescription is often seen as a source of relief and recovery. But when this doctor fails to give you a correct prescription, it can lead to serious pain. One major source of this problem is doctors dealing with distraction...
Why insurers reject workers’ compensation claims
When you sustain an injury at work in the course of carrying out duties relevant to your position, you are eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits if the injury results in you missing work for five or more days. Employers carry workers' compensation...
Do construction zones cause more car accidents?
As you drive on the highways and byways of our nation, you are likely to encounter construction zones. These zones, marked by signs, cones and often workers, are necessary for maintaining and improving our road infrastructure. Unfortunately, these construction areas...
Burn types, their severity and their treatments
Burns are an injury any of us may sustain in any number of situations. In the workplace, out camping or even in a car accident, it is important to know what damage fire can do to us and how to approach treatment. Understanding these basics may help you address the...