Unlike spinal cord injuries and catastrophic injuries to limbs, which have a visible impact on a victim, the effects of a serious traumatic brain injury (TBI) are often invisible. However, they can have severe, even lifelong consequences for the victim. While motor vehicle accidents are among the leading cause of TBI, long-term damage to the…
Read MoreWorkers can suffer all kinds of injuries while on the job. It only takes a second for a wet spot on the floor to cause a slip-and-fall incident or for a piece of machinery to malfunction. Workers often end up suffering severe injuries that leave them unable to return to their job for many days…
Read MoreAfter years of working your job without any serious issues, one day there’s an incident. Maybe inclement weather causes visibility issues, or perhaps a machine malfunctions while you are close by. It’s even possible for a mistake by a co-worker to quickly result in an accident that causes you a serious injury. Suddenly, you’re faced…
Read MoreEach industry has its own set of dangers, and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health provides safety guidelines to mitigate most risks. However, many workplace injuries are caused by just two factors — a lack of training and complacency. Workers who have worked with specific power tools for years become complacent and disregard…
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