Even though we don’t like to think about it, car crashes occur and company cars are in no way exempt from the problem. In fact, statistics show that although company cars are more inclined to drive on the motorways, where accidents are less frequent; these accidents are by far more serious. Of course, the other […]
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Repetitive Stress Injuries in the Workplace
Repetitive stress injuries, which are also commonly known as repetitive stress disorders, are a growing concern in many different workplaces. In fact, repetitive stress injuries account for over 60 percent of all job-related injuries in the USA, and 1 in 8 individuals will suffer from some kind of repetitive stress injury in their lifetime. What […]
Truck Driving: A Risky Profession
Although truck drivers often make a very nice salary, their job is much more difficult than it appears. After all, they spend the vast majority of their day on the road, and anyone who has ever taken a long road trip knows how arduous that can be. The following list examines that most dangerous aspects […]
Fatal Car Accident in St. Louis Likely Due to Texting While Driving
A great deal of car accidents that have occurred in Missouri have been caused by drivers who were texting while driving. In November 2012, a 29-year-old man from St. Louis died in a single-vehicle crash. Authorities that arrived on the scene found the young man’s cell phone in the front seat disclosing an incomplete text […]
The Latest in Accident Prevention Technology for Vehicles
Car accidents have become a topic of concern due in large part to the issues with distracted driving increasing astronomically over the last few years. The big question is how do we cut down on distracted driving and increase safety? Last year there were several new developments in automotive accident prevention technology, debuted by some […]
Best Ways to Decrease Ice Build-Up on Your Sidewalks and Driveways
Ice build-up is a real problem during the wintertime. When ice builds up on your sidewalks and your driveways, it can become hazardous and can increase the chance of slips and falls. While it can be a hassle to deal with the ice build-up on sidewalks and driveways, decreasing this build-up is paramount for your […]
Recall for Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
There is an increasing risk for patients who have been fitted with a metal-on-metal hip implant, with recent orthopedic studies finding that 1 to 3 percent of patients need additional surgery to help with the pain and severe disability they feel after their metal-on-metal hip is implanted. It has gotten so bad that the Mayo […]
Injury Statistics for Motorcycle Crashes in North Carolina
Riding a motorcycle can be a very freeing experience for the tens of thousands of people who use a bike as their main mode of transportation. Motorcycles aren’t without drawbacks though. The risk of serious injury increases significantly when riding a motorcycle. Many motorists are not used to sharing the road with motorcycles and are more likely […]
The Division of Personal Injury Awards in a Texas Divorce
According to a divorce lawyer, property coming into the possession of one or both spouses is presumed to be marital property to be divided between them in the event of a divorce. Overcoming the presumption requires clear and convincing evidence to prove that property is the separate property of only one of the spouses with […]
Pensioner’s personal injury claim fails in Court of Appeal
The Courier reports that a pensioner has failed in his personal injury claim in the civil courts after it was ruled that he had left his claim too long to succeed. Mr Clifford Sayers, 66, made a claim for compensation against his former employer, Baroness Chelwood, after he claimed that he developed “induced noise deafness” […]