From lacerations caused by flying debris to road rash sustained by cyclists, skin damage is a common crash injury. Some types of damage to the skin are more serious than others. Degloving injuries, which involve the separation of the skin from the tissue underneath,...
From inclement weather to machinery malfunctions, there are many serious safety hazards that are completely outside of the control of individual employees. Many serious work injuries generate medical expenses and force workers to take time off or accept lower-paid...
Getting hurt in a crash is hard enough without finding out that the other vehicle was a rental. You might not know who is responsible or where coverage for your injuries could come from. If careless driving caused the crash, you may have a claim against the person who...
Some cases of sexual abuse, including the abuse of children, come from those most trusted by those they abuse. People in positions of authority, including clergy members, sometimes seek those positions to gain access to vulnerable people. Clergy members may take...
For many older adults, mild bedsores are part of advanced age. As people become less mobile and spend more time in bed or on reclining chairs, their chances of developing a bedsore or pressure ulcer increase. Sedentary lifestyles, combined with the reduced immune...
There are numerous catastrophic injuries that people can sustain during a car crash. A catastrophic injury may result in permanent medical consequences and significant financial implications. Degloving injuries, which occur when friction or intense pressure separates...
Many professionals work jobs that expose them to serious safety hazards. They may handle heavy equipment, operate motor vehicles, work with caustic chemicals or perform job functions at an elevation. Jobs ranging from kitchen work to manufacturing positions can put...
Inclement weather can affect driving safety any time of the year. While many people associate weather-related crashes with the winter, storms that produce high winds and precipitation can occur anytime. When the weather is one of the main contributing factors to a...
Growing older comes with challenges, and watching a loved one struggle to live independently can break your heart. You want them to have the best care possible, even if that means placing them in a nursing home where trained professionals can meet their daily needs....
Property owners, landlords and businesses renting commercial spaces must work to ensure that their properties are relatively safe for the public. Especially when guests, clients, tenants or customers visit, the property must be reasonably safe. If business tenants or...