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What can I do to avoid distracted driving?
When you are trying to juggle work and family obligations on a daily basis, it is all too easy to multitask whenever you can. However, it is dangerous if you do this while you are operating a vehicle. Distracted driving is the cause of thousands of lives each year in this country. According to…
The link between firefighting and cancer
You put your life on the line all the time when you make your living in firefighting, but some of the work-related hazards you face are not immediately apparent. While working in burning buildings and other dangerous environments presents obvious dangers, you also run the risk of developing work-related cancer following prolonged exposure to…
How Can a Traffic Accident Change Your Life?
Motor vehicle collisions have the potential to shatter lives in a lot of different ways. For example, many people lose the ability to walk due to a crash and the financial and emotional toll of a wreck is often very debilitating. However, there are many other ways in which lives are turned upside down…
How social media can hurt your personal injury case
There is a lot riding on the outcome of your personal injury case. Due to your injuries, you may no longer be able to work and earn money, and your medical bills are likely piling up. You may be counting on an award from your personal injury lawsuit to cover these expenses. It is…
Can office workers get injured?
When people envision the most dangerous jobs, it is likely that professions such as logging and construction work are the first to come to mind. However, it is also possible for office workers to sustain serious injury as well. Of course, working inside in a climate-controlled environment does not have as many dangers as a…
What if my employer disputes my workers’ compensation claim?
If you have a work-related injury or illness, you know you should file for workers’ compensation. However, you may not know what benefits you can receive. Or, you may be fearful that your employer could dispute your claim. Your first step is notifying your employer about your accident or injury. Next, see a medical…