Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of work-related deaths here in the United States. It can involve workers operating a semi-truck, driving a cab or millions of others who drive while on the clock. Keeping this in mind, here are statistics from 2019 (the...
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Year: 2021
Technology may put an end to drunk driving
Law enforcement and legislatures have done their best to eliminate or at least discourage driving under the influence. The laws have become increasingly severe, with legal limits reduced and penalties increased. Nevertheless, there is still a discouragingly large...
What if a Social Security benefits claim is denied?
There are many reasons why a claim for benefits with the Social Security Administration gets denied, and sometimes it is simply a missed deadline or error in the paperwork. The good news is that the injured claimant has several opportunities to appeal that denial....
Common injuries at hotels that can lead to a legal claim
You go on vacation to relax and enjoy your time off work, so the last thing you would want is to get an injury at the hotel. However, hotel injuries can easily happen if the hotel’s owner is irresponsible and fails to act as a reasonable person should. If you ever get...
Truck crash rates make roads more dangerous
All commuters have probably seen the wreckage on the side of the road, or have been caught in traffic snarls that are miles long and last for hours, when a tractor-trailer crashes on the Turnpike, Garden State Parkway or any of the other highways in the state....
Drivers can be distracted by their smartwatch
Smartwatches are a technological wonder. They enable users to use it as a phone, search the internet, send texts, upload an app that tracks sleep patterns, and other things. Unfortunately, they can be particularly distracting to people operating a vehicle. Recently, a...
Workers’ comp claims can still involve third party lawsuit
Workers' compensation is designed to ensure that employees injured on the job get the medical treatment they need and provide basic financial support while the worker recovers. It is a no-fault benefit, which means that the worker still collects benefits even when...
Fault of a large truck accident may lie with a number of parties
The aftermath of a large truck accident can leave serious injuries, the inability to work for a long time, and a lot of pain and suffering. A reckless driver, a neglectful trucking company or a defective truck part from a manufacturer are just some of the entities...
Mental health initiatives can help construction workers
There are a lot of hazards when working construction. There are such risks as falling off structures, being struck by falling debris and injuries involving heavy equipment. These all involve the risk of severe physical injury or even death, but what gets swept aside...
Heat exhaustion is a preventable hazard
Heat exhaustion is a major concern that impacts those individuals who work outside. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) protect worker safety. Still, these two divisions of the U.S. Labor Department have not...