While accidents can occur in any industry, the construction industry is inherently dangerous. This is why more accidents occur in the construction industry than any other. Although some accidents can’t be prevented because they are caused by faulty equipment, there are certain mistakes that can increase the likelihood of a construction zone...
When a loved one is killed in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it can be devastating. Dealing with the loss can result in serious mental and emotional pain – regardless of whether or not you were physically involved or harmed in the accident. While nothing can bring your loved one...
The construction of all buildings and structures requires the contribution of highly qualified, certified individuals who specialize in their trade. This is for good reason. When construction defects exist, they are a hazard to the entire community as they can result in not only structural failure and damage to property but also...
Elevators are a great way to travel between floors quickly and efficiently. However, they aren’t without risk of injury. While you can’t always prevent an elevator accident from occurring, there are certain things that you can do to decrease the likelihood of injury to yourself and others. Here are tips for...
Pregnancy has long been revered as a beautiful experience that culminates in new life. But while many hold this belief, discrimination towards pregnant women continues to occur each and every day in the workplace. Many employers do not want to hire someone who they feel won’t work as hard due to their...
Elevators and escalators can save you a lot of time getting from one floor to another. However, when you are accompanied by children, their risk of being injured while taking one of these devices is increased. This is because children are more vulnerable to elevator and escalator injuries. In fact,...
Sadly, human trafficking, also referred to as modern day slavery, is not something of the past. It continues to plague our society. Human trafficking occurs when someone is intentionally transported, coerced, and/or forced into a type of work or service. This is usually either forced labor or sexual exploitation. The latter is...
All types of jobs carry with them an inherent risk of injury. However, some carry a bigger risk than others. When you work with heavy equipment the risk of injury increases exponentially. Heavy equipment accidents are one of the most common types of accidents in the workplace. They tend to occur...
When you lose a loved one, the pain of your loss can be exponential. But when you lose a loved one due to an unexpected accident, the feelings involved are often unimaginable. Between the stress, denial, confusion, and pain, there is also a responsibility to handle the logistical aspects of their death...
Every type of injury can be of concern, but certain injuries are innately more serious. Crush injuries, which occur when great force is applied to your body for a prolonged period of time – usually the torso or limbs – can lead to severe consequences.
Crush injuries may...
