Driving is something that most of us do each day, and we hardly think about the danger that the activity could possibly cause. Tragically, however, car, truck and motorcycle accidents claim many lives each year in the United States. Often, these people were careful...
Month: October 2017
Injuries after a nursing home slip-and-fall
As you age, you likely get a little wobblier on your feet. It is natural for you to lose some of your physical prowess as you age, but some falls are preventable. You should take the utmost care to prevent a fall, but what if someone else is responsible? An injury...
Preventing the financial exploitation of the elderly
When a person is elderly and can no longer live independently, it means that he or she can be particularly vulnerable to different types of exploitation and abuse. This means that family members and loved ones should be alert and prepare to notice signs of abuse,...
Crane accidents are more common than you might think
The use of cranes for increasingly ambitious construction projects is a crucial part of American development, and helps to create world-class cities that are ever-evolving. However, the reality for construction workers that regularly use and operate cranes is that...
Verbal abuse in nursing homes
When we place a parent, grandparent or loved one into a nursing home, we expect them to be loved, comforted and cared for. We put all our trust in the carers' hands. People who reside in nursing homes are vulnerable and can be especially sensitive to stressful...
Protecting yourself against burn injuries at work
Burn injuries are a common hazard in some professions -- particularly industrial and construction work. That makes it important to understand the basic types of burns and how to handle first-aid treatment while you're waiting on the medics to arrive -- the information...