Treatments for accident-related injuries are often straightforward. Sometimes, doctors can prescribe medication for any pain caused by minor injuries. Other cases might involve moderate to severe physical harm, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The damage...
It only takes one unfortunate incident such as a car crash, bar room brawl or fall at work to cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). There are a number of possibilities for treatment in limiting the secondary effects that result in changes to people’s ability to think,...
There is a famous photo called “Lunch atop a skyscraper,” taken in 1932. It shows 11 men perched on a girder, 840 feet above the ground. They are happily eating lunch, completely unsecured while building the Rockefeller Center in New York. That photo would look very...
When it comes to your health, you want to know that if you get hurt at work, it's covered by your employer. North Carolina's workers' compensation laws help protect you by making sure employers have workers' compensation insurance unless they are exempt.How long do...
Whenever a workplace accident takes place, it's up to your employer to report it to the proper authorities. Not doing so is against the law, and it can end up leading to fines. Your employer needs to report the incident so that your workplace can be investigated and...
Teens want to get into the workforce for a number of reasons, and it's important that they begin to understand the value of hard work. It's also very important that parents and guardians discuss safety in the workplace with their teens, so they know what they should...
There are a number of reasons why people get hurt on the job. Sometimes, people take shortcuts and skip over safety protocols to get a job done. Taking shortcuts leads to accidents that could be life-threatening or deadly.Other times, people don't keep up on...
If you've ever worked in the mining industry, you know that it can be dangerous. Collapses, while uncommon, still cause serious injuries to those in mines, and they could even lose their lives if they can't get help.Fortunately, some new data has been released in...
Coal mining accidents can impact the lives of many people all at once. When a mine collapses or a shaft closes, it can block off the workers inside and make it hard for them to get help, food or water. For those who are injured, it's near impossible to get the medical...
There are several causes of workplace accidents. These common causes result in a number of injuries and deaths each year, but the most tragic part is that they can be prevented. Here are three of the most common that you can avoid.The first cause is unsafe lifting....