Ladders are incredibly useful when you need to do something above ground level. They are cheaper, less intrusive and much quicker to set up than scaffolding or mobile work platforms. Yet they are not without their problems. Falling off ladders is one of the biggest...
Serious Advocates For The Seriously Injured
Year: 2022
What parents should know about teens’ right to workers’ comp
Whether your teenager works part-time throughout the school year or only during summer vacation, it’s important to know – and to make sure they know – that they have just as much right to a safe and healthy workplace as their older, full-time co-workers. Most parents...
Are elderly drivers a risk?
Adult children often worry about their parents’ driving as they get older. They may wonder if there’s a point where they need to ask them to give up their driver’s license. They may be worried that driving just isn’t safe anymore, both because their parents are...
Safety is critical when working with fiberglass
Employees who work around fiberglass should be provided with the proper equipment and training to help them do the job safely. Employers must implement strict programs to ensure workers are safe because illnesses and injuries from fiberglass can be catastrophic. There...
2 serious injuries that occur in public slip-and-falls
Many kinds of businesses are open to the public. Whether you need to drop your dog off for a grooming session or pick up steaks at the butcher shop, you should be able to safely use facilities intended for public access. Unfortunately, businesses sometimes fail to...
A dog bite could lead to serious infections
A dog’s mouth is an active habitat for a number of disease-causing pathogens. As such, one of the major concerns following a dog attack is the risk of contracting an infection. This underpins the importance of seeing a doctor as soon as possible following a dog...
Do you have ringing in your ears after a car accident?
Car accidents can take an extreme toll on your physical well-being. Fortunately, modern medicine often empowers physicians in various ways to treat physical injuries. Even when you have catastrophic ones, you may be able to recover completely. However, addressing the...
OSHA releases new list of top workplace safety violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration continually tracks the number and cause of safety standards violations each year. This data provides insight into what issues get the most enforcement attention, perhaps prompting employers to address the issue before...
Common signs a dog needs space
Seeing a dog approach with a wagging tail can be difficult to resist. Their furry faces and soft coats seem to beg for attention. Dog body language can often be challenging to interpret. In some cases, what appears to be a friendly wag can signify that the dog is...
Dog-related injuries cost $881 million in 2021
Dogs helped millions get through the pandemic, providing company and support during the isolation. However, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III) and State Farm, the cost of dog-related injuries that included medical care, settlements, judgments, and...