Have you ever been riding with someone who decided to text while driving? Maybe they had their phone sitting in the cup holder and it buzzed. They had an incoming text. You saw them look at it, think about it for a second, and then pick it up. To you, this behavior...
The summer is the most dangerous season for car crashes
When the skies are blue and the temperatures are high, going for a drive with the windows down can feel like a vacation. Few things in life are as pleasant as a calm drive on a summer afternoon, especially in the company of someone you enjoy. Unfortunately, whether...
Pushing yourself too hard is a leading cause of work injury
Many Americans, especially those in blue-collar careers, pride themselves on being tough, which can include a willingness to work through the pain when the job starts to hurt. Physical jobs can often mean discomfort as part of your daily work, but there can also be...
I suffered a work injury – but the accident was partly my fault
No workplace is risk-free. Whether you’re a mechanic on an industrial site or typing at an office desk all day, there is a chance you suffer an injury. Even in situations where the injury is not serious, you may still require some time away from work to recover. This...
My back hurts. Can I claim worker’s compensation?
No one dies of a back injury at work. Yet, back injuries do cause “a significant amount of human suffering, loss of productivity, and economic burden on compensation systems,” according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You have probably...
