Catastrophic Injury
2021 Was the Deadliest Year for Workers Since 2016
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases a National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries every year. According to the latest data, 5,190 workers suffered fatal injuries in 2021. This is the highest number of worker deaths since 2016, and averages out to one death every 101 minutes. The deadliest occupation? Transportation and material moving. (Material…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injuries from Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists know to be careful on the road, but sometimes an accident just can’t be avoided; perhaps a wheel trips over a rock, skids on gravel, or the bicyclist otherwise loses control of their bike. When that happens, we usually have only ourselves or bad luck to blame, but when we are in a bicycle…
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