Millions of people hit the roads each year on their bikes, making it a popular way to get around town or get some fresh air and exercise. However, it is important to be mindful of other vehicles on the road when engaging in this activity, especially cars and trucks...
Bike accident risk factors and statistics
If you have concerns about your child's safety when they bike near traffic, or you regularly ride a bicycle yourself, it is extremely important to understand the risk factors associated with bike accidents. You should also go over statistics on these accidents in...
The kind of bicycle helmet you wear may save your life
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emergency rooms across the country treat about 600,000 people every year for bicycle-related injuries. Many bicycle riders see the overall value of helmets, but the type of helmet you wear is...
A properly-fitted helmet may prevent TBI
Wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle can literally save a person's life. However, an ill-fitted helmet cannot protect as well against a severe traumatic brain injury. When people understand that sizing their helmet is just as important as wearing one, they can...
Unpaid overtime may result in filing a suit against an employer
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to provide overtime pay when employees work more than 40 hours during their workweek. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a regular employee workweek consists of “seven consecutive 24-hour periods.” Employees...
Who do you hold responsible for a truck accident?
Truck accidents often result in devastating consequences for everyone involved. One crucial factor distinguishing truck accidents from other traffic accidents is that there may be more than one party responsible when the truck is at fault. Truck driver vs. trucking...
Reviewing pedestrian accident injury data
In comparison to someone riding in a passenger vehicle, you are especially vulnerable on the road as a pedestrian. If you walk near traffic on your way to work or enjoy going for a jog on or close to the road, you need to understand the risks you face. Every year,...
High speeds and traffic crashes
If you encounter a speeding driver on the road, avoiding an accident could become very difficult. At high speeds, drivers are more erratic, and the likelihood of a collision increases. Moreover, these crashes are especially likely to leave those involved with serious...
Inadequate compensation and asking for a raise
Employers have discretion in choosing what to pay their workers. However, denying pay, misclassification and other deceptive practices can negatively impact morale and productivity. Even worse, in serious cases, non-compliant employers may face legal repercussions. If...
How can a fall hurt you?
Trip, slip and fall hazards exist anywhere that a person can walk. In fact, this trio of incident types is actually responsible for a majority of workplace injuries. Back pain, some of which results from trip and fall injuries, also makes up the number one reason for...