The Dangers of a Trucker Shortage
Truck drivers have a big job to do. Each day they transport goods all across the country. This can be anything from groceries to fuel. However, the trucking industry is taking a big blow currently as they are facing a trucker shortage. There are many possible culprits behind the trucker shortage and the topic is…
Read MoreWork-Related Injury Costs Increase in Middle Aged Workers
Data collected and published by Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report found that in the ten year period from 2007 and 2017, the number of diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders increased. The research was based on data collected from Ohio construction worker injury claims. The study also found that costs for these injuries peaked in injured workers between…
Read MoreHow Safe Is Your New Car if a Drone Can Hack It?
You may have seen the video of a Tesla Model 3 being remotely hacked by a drone flying over the car. This started when the Pwn2Own2020 hacking competition canceled the automotive portion of the competition due to concerns related to the coronavirus. Some researchers decided to keep the momentum going and continue with their own…
Read MorePeloton Treadmills Are Deadly Dangerous
During the pandemic, Peloton machines became a popular way to get exercise without leaving your home. Although Peloton has been around for some time, they did not begin to sell treadmills until 2018. The at-home cycling classes were a contributing factor in Peloton’s rise in popularity. The spike was evident when the company reported its…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can have a profound effect on the life of both the victim and their loved ones. Serious brain injuries can affect you physically, mentally, and change the way you experience daily life. And when this injury happens on the job, workers’ compensation should assist with your medical bills, lost income, and help get…
Read MoreWhat Are the Dangers Associated with Side-Swipe Collisions?
The majority of accidents that make the news are head-on collisions or rear-end collisions. People often don’t think about side-swipe accidents, even though they are just as common and just and dangerous – potentially even more so – than other types of crashes. Side-swipe accidents, even at slow speeds, can cause vehicles to crash into…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Injuries to Pedestrians Who Are Hit by Cars?
Going for a walk in Chattanooga is a great way to explore the city, stay in shape, and help the environment. It can also be a dangerous practice when there are negligence or reckless drivers on the roads. Accidents involving pedestrians can be traumatizing and life changing. A pedestrian can be hit at a slow…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Probate Attorney and an Estate Planning Attorney?
It is not uncommon for people to confuse the role of a probate attorney with that of an estate planning attorney. After all, both attorneys deal with estates and all that comes with them. The roles, however, come at different points. An estate planning attorney helps you plan for the future; a probate attorney helps…
Read MoreClaiming Workers’ Compensation for ACL & MCL Tears
Knee injuries are a common workplace occurrence. Workers can suffer knee injuries due to vehicle accidents, construction accidents, machine malfunction, and many other reasons. Knee injuries can occur due to lifting, twisting, falling the wrong way, or just due to an unusual movement. One common type of knee is injury is a torn ligament. The…
Read MoreWhy Do Head-On Crashes Occur?
Head-on crashes occur when the front of one vehicle strikes the front of another vehicle. Unlike some other types of car accidents, head-on collisions are usually caused by one driver who is grossly negligent. There’s generally no justification for a driver striking another vehicle in a head-on crash. Plain and simple, one driver simply wasn’t…
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