Work-related injuries are ailments suffered by a worker during the course of his employment. Though these injuries are typically sustained at the workplace, they may also occur while an employee is driving on behalf of his employer, or working at…
Working in Texas is a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to workers’ compensation benefits. One of the few states in the nation that does not require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, this leaves injured employees of…
Whether you work in construction or know someone in the construction business, you’re probably aware of the term, “the fatal four.” This term refers to the four accident types construction workers face on a daily basis. Once you understand the…
Many employees believe that workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy for injuries they sustained on the job, but that’s not necessarily true. If someone other than you, your employer, or your coworkers is responsible for your injuries, they may be…
According to a survey conducted by the University of Iowa Public Policy Center’s Transportation and Vehicle Safety program, 65.2 percent of drivers of cars with adaptive cruise control don’t know what the system does or how to use it. Also…
While most drivers know that you can’t drive on a flat tire, many are not aware of the danger of driving on underinflated tires. To let drivers know when their tires are low, many cars now offer a tire pressure…
Winter celebrations are all about getting together and sharing the cheer. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about a Christmas get together or a New Year’s bash, alcohol will surely be a staple. Across the nation spiked eggnog, champagne, cider,…
Anyone who has ever seen “The Flintstones” can attest to how painful it would be to walk your car to work. The coarseness of the road and the vehicle’s weight would wreak havoc on Fred and Barney’s feet–but many of…
