Individuals who must lift heavy objects or provide manual labor are trained to lift properly. People who work in "average" jobs are not always trained in lifting. Whether you work in construction or provide office support proper lifting technique is essential...
September 11, 2001 is a day that most Americans will never forget. It was a day of tragedy, heroism, and the beginning of a long fight to move forward. Although the tragedy occurred almost nine years ago, the date 9/11 and Ground Zero continues to make headlines. In...
According to a survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs every year. Out of this staggering number, 1 out of 6 persons bitten suffer injuries that are serious enough to receive medical attention. The...
Whether you are following through on a referral made by a trusted friend or even thumbing through the pages of your insurance network of physicians, choosing a good healthcare provider can often lead many to speculate on the medical history of that doctor before...
In the wake of the massive egg recall that began earlier this month, the FDA has reported that more than a half-billion eggs have been recalled and destroyed which were linked to more than 1,000 cases of salmonella in the United States. Although officials have come...
If you find yourself in a legal situation because of a work related incident or injury, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation. Finding a lawyer could require a lot of research and time to hire the lawyer that will accurately represent you in the hopes of...
On July 19th the President released a memorandum regarding federal worker’s compensation that can be found on the White House’s web page. The subject of the memo read, “The Presidential POWER Initiative: Protecting Our Workers and Ensuring...
Injuries that occur at work or that are work related are common in the workplace. Some professions such as construction, factories, or sports for example are more susceptible to staff members incurring an injury. Some injuries can also occur outside of the workplace...
Being involved in a lawsuit can be very stressful, emotional, time consuming, and costly. Fortunately for attorneys and their clients, there are ways to work around these obstacles. Some attorneys may agree to work at no charge for their party which can relieve...
A personal injury is a mental or physical injury that is caused by negligence or a harmful act. The most common types of accidents that result in personal injury are: dog bites, automobile accidents, toxic exposure, wrongful death, and aviation disasters to name a...