A serious blow to the head or a fall can leave you feeling dazed and confused afterward. You may not want to overreact, but you still feel that something is wrong. Knowing what the signs are for a concussion can help keep you safe and healthy, especially when it comes...
What are the warning signs of Capnocytophaga infection?
You need to seek immediate medical attention after suffering from a dog bite. The type of infections you can face within hours are numerous. On top of that, many can pose a potentially lethal threat, especially if left untreated. Capnocytophaga infections are just one...
What causes drowsy driving?
When sharing the road with other vehicles, you should always drive defensively. After all, you never know what state the other drivers are in. On top of that, while some dangerous driving behaviors are visible on the outside, others are not. Drowsy driving is one such...
How can you share the road safely with trucks?
When you hit the road, it is important to understand the major sources of risk that you may face. Among the biggest - literally and metaphorically - are the truckers that transport large hauls from state to state. But there are ways to safely share the road with these...
Is the trucking industry contributing to drowsy truckers?
Truckers pose a potential threat to many drivers on the road for a number of reasons. Not only are their vehicles enormous, dwarfing other cars along side them, but their driving practices may sometimes pose a risk as well. Drowsy truckers are one of the biggest...
How do repetitive strain injuries affect your life?
As a worker, you face many potential hazards every day at the job. Some jobs have bigger or more obvious risks than others. But no job is completely risk-free. Even a desk worker has the potential to face injury on the job. Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are one of...
How can a crush injury to the foot impact you?
Working at any job poses its own workplace hazards that you must face. Unfortunately, these hazards can cause you more harm than you expect. They can also sometimes be more dangerous than anticipated. When you work in construction, you already face more risks than the...
5 unexpected driver distractions
Most driving distractions are obvious. Reading a map, for example, or participating in a text conversation while behind the wheel are clear distractions that could lead to severe collisions resulting in catastrophic injuries. However, there are some distractions that...
Should I accept an insurance settlement for my accident injuries?
When you suffer a serious injury in an accident, you can feel overwhelmed by how complicated your life suddenly becomes. You now may unable to work because of a traumatic brain injury or because you broke your leg and pelvis. You may face months of rehabilitation for...