Many jobs require workers to perform the same task over and over. Others might require heavy lifting and downright athletic ability to get work done. Whether doing a common work motion, trying to accomplish a more strenuous task, or simply bending or reaching to collect something, orthopedic injuries are common. Orthopedic injuries account for more[…] Read More
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What Are Some Safe Driving Tips for the Holidays?
Although traffic decreased substantially during the height of the pandemic, our nation’s roads and highways were traveled heavily over the recent Thanksgiving holiday, and more of the same is expected for Christmas and New Year’s. AAA estimates that 107 million Americans could be traveling during the Christmas/New Year’s holidays from December 23 to January 1,[…] Read More
What Injuries Can Back Seat Passengers Suffer?
According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), individuals who ride in the back seat of vehicles are less likely to buckle up than front seat passengers. That is concerning because unbuckled back seat passengers are eight times more likely to be seriously injured or killed in a car accident compared with[…] Read More
What Are a Consumer’s Rights Regarding Defective Products?
When you buy a product, no matter what it is, you expect it to work as intended and not harm you. Although most products operate correctly and do not injure consumers, sometimes there is an issue with a product. If you buy an item that does not perform as intended, you can return it for[…] Read More
How Should Drivers Prepare for Winter Weather?
Winter weather is not just the typical rain or snow you see during winter times. Winter weather can include heavy downpours, thunderstorms, sleet, and even blizzard conditions. When winter storms strike, roads become icy, slippery, and hard to navigate. These winter conditions are dangerous for drivers, so it is important to stay alert when driving[…] Read More
What Are New Congressional Mandates to Prevent Drunk Driving?
Drunk or impaired driving in the United States has been a huge problem for many decades. Despite harsh driving under the influence (DUI) laws in every state, driving while impaired continues to be a major issue, causing car accidents that result in tens of thousands of serious injuries and deaths every year. Over the past[…] Read More
Can Better Headlights Reduce the Number of Car Accidents?
Half of all fatal car accidents in the United States happen in the dark. If automakers and insurance companies have their input, improvements in headlights will play a big part in reducing nighttime accidents in the future. According to a recent report published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), headlights play a vital[…] Read More
How Can Warehouse Accidents Be Prevented?
There is close to 1.5 million people employed in the warehousing and storage industry, including non-supervisory workers, those involved with production, and supervisors. Many of these individuals work at big-box warehouse stores, which also have customers shopping inside and out. Owing to the high number of employees and other reasons, busy warehouse worksites are known[…] Read More
Consumer Watchdog Releases 2021 Worst Toys List
When you buy your child a new toy, you expect it to bring them months or even years of joy. You never, in your wildest dreams, expect that a toy you buy for your child will end up physically hurting them. However, nearly a quarter of a million children are injured by toys each year.[…] Read More
What are Some Tips for Safe Driving This Thanksgiving?
Driving to see family and friends during Thanksgiving is common. But more cars on the road often increase the chances of getting into a car accident. In this part of the country, bad weather is also a contributing factor. To help you and your family stay safe on the road this Thanksgiving and holiday season,[…] Read More