According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2015 saw the largest increase in deaths due to motor vehicle accidents in almost 50 years. There were over 7 percent more fatalities in the US in 2015 than there were in 2014. This equates to 35,092 deaths that could have been prevented. The NHTSA attributes 10 percent of the fatalities…
When looking for a job, few likely take into consideration whether they are applying to work for a franchise. While this is understandable, the reality is it could have a bearing on the benefits available to a worker. One area in which could be the case is where workers’ compensation benefits are concerned. Who Carries the Worker’s Comp Insurance For…
Every year, it seems like there are more trucks on the roads and highways that become more congested. If you’ve noticed this, you aren’t alone. The bad news is that in Ohio; the number of truck-related crashes have increased. According to a Dayton Daily News report from Sept. 18, Ohio has seen an increase in commercial vehicle crashes and fatalities…
Unsafe working conditions put you and other workers in danger. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects people like yourself, giving you the ability to refuse to work when your environment can’t be made safe. OSHA requires that the workplace is free of dangerous health and safety conditions, and those conditions that can’t be eliminated have to be monitored…
When most people think about workplace injuries they likely think about a sudden accident that leaves the worker either temporarily or permanently unable to do his or her job. While such incidents do of course happen, workers could also face injuries due to repetitive exposure to certain conditions. An example of this is the loss of hearing. In fact, hearing…
Infections are more than just a little redness, pus or soreness. They can lead to sepsis and necrosis; even minor infections can end up leading to a patient’s death if left untreated. To reduce the risk of suffering from an infection at the hospital, these are some steps you can take. First, make sure you ask that the staff and…
When your loved one needs to be placed into a nursing home, you should decide that you’re going to take all the steps possible to make sure the facility is safe. To do that, you need to know what shouldn’t be taking place. What are some negative traits to look for when you’re viewing nursing homes? A history of violations…
If you’ve been denied the disability payments you need to get through life after an injury, it’s important you know that you still have options. When you suffer a disability that prevents you from engaging in work permanently, you are able to apply for permanent total disability. There are some particular guidelines that you will need to meet to get…
If your loved one is placed in a nursing home, you expect the care to be of a high standard. You don’t want to find out that a medication prescribed is actually what led to a loved one’s death. That’s what makes this information so devastating to some. According to a report in 2015, nursing homes that provide Coumadin, a…