Every Step of the Way
When asked, many drivers admit that they do take time at red lights to check their phones or send text messages. They know not to do it while they are driving, but it feels safe enough at a stoplight. There are a few problems with this, however. One is that it keeps...
Quite a few people mistakenly presume that workers' compensation benefits are only available after a reported workplace accident, such as where a customer suddenly turns violent or a piece of machinery malfunctions, leaving a worker with serious injuries. While it is...
“I eat for two, walk for two, breathe for two now.” To this lyric by the band 10,000 Maniacs, many women could add one more. Drive for two. Driving when pregnant is one of the riskiest things women can do, even if, for many, it is an essential daily activity....
You hear a snarl and a bark as you jog down the sidewalk, and suddenly a dog is running at you. It’s a large animal, perhaps half of your own weight, and you’re instantly frightened. From the way it is approaching, you feel sure it’s going to bite. What do you do...
According to some studies, the most common type of motorcycle accident is also one of the most dangerous. It’s when a motorcycle is driving straight and another vehicle makes a left turn in front of the bike. For instance, you are riding down a two-way road with no...
Have you recently been injured, contracted an illness or experienced the progression of a pre-existing condition that has left you unable to work or possibly even struggling to care for yourself? If so, you may wonder if you might qualify for Social Security...
Most people with driver's licenses already know that there are certain things they shouldn't do before getting behind the wheel or while driving. People can and do knowingly engage in behaviors that they acknowledge will increase the risk of a crash. Drunk driving is...
When you get seriously hurt on the job, paperwork and procedures are often the last things on your mind. You may feel so much pain that you can't focus on anything until you receive medical care. Even if the pain itself is manageable, you may have so much anxiety...
When drivers decide to get behind the wheel when intoxicated, their poor decisions could result in another person’s death or severe injuries. It is not fair for a person to do something that is dangerous or reckless and not face consequences, which is why so many...
In a car crash, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. You might have a seat belt that holds you back but badly bruises your collarbone and ribs. You could have a window that shatters, throwing shards around the vehicle. Someone in a passenger seat could spill...
