The winter months can bring harsh weather events, which puts lives in danger. According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more than 2,000 fatalities and one-half million accidents occur as a result of winter weather. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Classification of workers is one area in which many businesses struggle. Improper classification can lead to serious issues for a company, so it is imperative to ensure to do it properly. However, some employers may intentionally misclassify you. If you think your...
If you drive a commercial vehicle, a large truck or any other type of vehicle, it is essential to understand the dangers associated with driver fatigue. Commercial motor vehicle drivers become fatigued for many different reasons, and drowsy drivers pose a serious...
As a patient, you want your physician to prescribe the right medicine for your condition. Additionally, you need the correct dosage for your medication or you might suffer serious health problems or even death. One reason dosage errors happen is because pharmacies did...
Thanks to FLMA, you took time off work to care for a sick family member. Before you returned to the office, you learned your employer terminated you. Does that violate your rights? Chron explores when employers have no legal obligation to re-employ workers on FMLA...
Motor vehicle accidents often cause catastrophic injuries. External injuries are easily noticeable, while internal injuries may not show immediate signs. Brain injuries left unnoticed can have devastating consequences. Severe headaches, nausea, seizures and other...
A disability could put you at a disadvantage compared to your co-workers or fellow job applicants. The law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees to level the playing field. A reasonable accommodation is a relatively minor change...
If you enjoy walking to work, getting exercise or jogging near the road, it is vital to understand the risks you face. Every year, many pedestrians sustain injuries after vehicles hit them and some even lose their lives. These fatal pedestrian accidents occur for a...
You depend on your doctor to make an accurate diagnosis when something feels amiss. When he or she fails to do so, it may have a significant impact on your ability to make a full recovery. Pancreatic cancer has long been tough to detect. However, when doctors fail to...
During an automobile accident, victims may sustain various injuries, such as internal bleeding. For serious forms of trauma, those injured must receive proper treatment, especially if they have grounds for a personal injury suit. WebMD breaks down medical options for...
