A trucker who is rushing to get to their destination can feel tempted to take many shortcuts or drive recklessly. The added danger of driving like this when it is nighttime or the sun is going down can increase the possibility of an accident happening. Overestimated...
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3 tips for filing a workers’ compensation claim successfully
If you have experienced an injury on the job, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy may provide important benefits. In addition to coverage for present and future medical bills, WC can help with replacing some of your lost wages while you recover....
How is head trauma not always recognizable right after an injury?
When an accident happens at work, a sudden fall can leave you with a head injury. In the days following this incident, you could experience several signs of head trauma that you do not recognize right away. Knowing how these subtle symptoms show up is important in...
Why might someone file a wrongful death lawsuit?
Filing a lawsuit against someone who caused the death of your loved one may seem like a moot point. You may feel like it does not matter or will not do anything to help the situation. The reality is that a wrongful death lawsuit can help you in a variety of ways. Pay...
Did you take a hit to the front of the head?
After getting into a crash and hitting the front of your head, you may end up with some damage to the frontal lobe. What does this mean for you, exactly? Can you manage this damage? What does recovery look like? What does the frontal lobe control? As Physiopedia...
What do frontal head injuries look like?
When you get into a crash, the areas that are most likely to suffer from injury include the head, neck and back. Injuries to the front of the head often occur in crashes focused on the front or back of the car. What do these injuries look like and how do their...
Safety measures that help prevent trucking accidents
In traffic accidents that involve trucks, the size and power of these vehicles can have serious consequences. Fortunately, there are safety guidelines and regulations that aim to improve trucking and reduce the number of collisions. By following these rules, truck...
Life after a spinal cord injury
Most bodily injuries heal over time with the proper medical attention. But a spinal cord injury is usually permanent. An accident at work that damages your spine can cause paralysis for the rest of your life. Depending on the site of your injury, you may lose the use...
How effective is your child’s car seat after an accident?
As all parents know, child car seats do a much better job at protecting children during automobile accidents than regular seat belts. Simply by placing your child in an age- and size-appropriate car seat, you reduce his or her chances of suffering a catastrophic...
Why are pediatric brain injuries so difficult to diagnose?
Traumatic brain injuries are a leading cause of hospitalization for all age groups in the U.S. If you have a child, though, he or she may be particularly vulnerable to brain damage during a car accident. In fact, according to a recent study for the Center for...