If you slip on ice and injure yourself, can you make a case to get some compensation? Who is at fault for a fall? The answer can be complicated, and a lot depends on your specific circumstances. Slip and fall injuries often are not serious, however, they can sometimes lead to large medical bills. Therefore,
Seatbelts are one of the easiest ways to ensure that you are safer on the road. It’s against the law for anybody to be operating or riding in a vehicle without proper restraints. For adults and older children, this means a belt. And for young children and babies, this means the correct size of the
If you're recovering from an injury and do not own a car, you might find yourself in a predicament. Many injuries require transport home from the hospital or doctors' office. And of course, many require you to follow up with physical therapy and check-ups. This usually involves going to a therapy facility, which might require
The summertime brings both hotter weather and new potential driving risks. In particular, you need to make sure that you check your tire pressure properly. Many tire-related accidents are due to a driver’s tire air pressure not being at the proper levels. Knowing how to check yours the right way can help you avoid these
If you drive any distance at all, you are bound to cross train tracks or a railroad crossing at some point. Trains are very big and move really quickly, so railroad crossings can be very dangerous to pass over. If you are going to drive a vehicle, it is really important to know how to
Wet roads and rain are a major cause of auto accidents. In fact, wet roads and rain cause more auto accidents than snow, sleet or fog. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted a study that found 73% of weather-related accidents happen on wet pavement. Similarly, they found that 46% of weather-related accidents happen when
Traveling with children and pets can often be stressful as they don’t understand just how important road safety is. Instead, they often can be very distracting in the car which can make you more likely to make mistakes. Prepare your car ahead of any travel so that you’re fully stocked with anything you’ll need to
Workplace injuries can occur in practically any work environment, and restaurants are no exception. Server injuries tend to happen in many different ways, and can cause permanent issues if not taken care of. Therefore, it’s important to know what to watch for when working in these environments… Server Injuries: Most Frequent Kinds Cuts Cuts are
While we don’t think of Easter as a particularly dangerous holiday, there still are some all-too-common Easter accidents to avoid. Luckily, this holiday isn’t as booze-filled as others like New Years' or the Fourth of July, but it can still result in some mishaps. For example, many Easter baskets contain a variety of candy and
Anyone who works in the medical field runs the risk of a needlestick injury. This wound is when a needle accidentally punctures the skin. This type of injury falls into a larger category of sharps injuries. Other forms of sharps are scalpels, scissors, glass and any other item that can cut the skin. This can be