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When can a bone fracture become dangerous?
A broken bone may prove more than inconvenient, especially if it happened during a car accident. In fact, the fracture may require a change in lifestyle, including your job. Various elements of a fracture factor into the short-term treatment and lasting impacts on your health moving forward. There is a possibility that a fracture…
Did your job lead to your repetitive use injury?
When your job requires that you repeat similar motions for long periods, it can cause the breakdown of the tissues and nerves in one or more areas of your body. The damage may become permanent if you do not receive the proper intervention, which might necessitate a change in your profession. The pain and…
Can a brain injury ruin your relationship?
Traumatic brain injuries are alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the American Brain Foundation, approximately 1.7 million Americans sustain them every single year. Even though airbags and seat belts have improved car safety, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of TBI. If you have a TBI after a car accident,…
5 most common agricultural injuries
As one of New Jersey’s largest industries, agriculture employs thousands of people on farms statewide. According to the CDC, agriculture is one of the most dangerous lines of work. In 2020, United States agricultural workers reported nearly 12,000 work-related injuries requiring time away from work. While countless unique agricultural injuries occur each year, here…
Can workers receive workers’ compensation for emotional distress?
Many jobs come with a certain level of inherent risk. For instance, people recognize the construction and manufacturing industries as dangerous. Even office workers may sustain workplace injuries that lead to them being unable to work for a time. Workers’ compensation insurance protects both employees and employers when incidents leading to injuries occur. While…
Who bears the liability in a rideshare accident?
Rideshare companies remain a popular mode of transportation. Forecasts project that the global rideshare market will continue to grow in the near future. Companies offering rideshare services are convenient and easy to use, so it is no wonder that so many make use of their services. However, the drivers have not all trained in…