Americans entrust emergency responders with their health and safety with little thought to the injury hazards they encounter on the job. In truth, first responders like police officers and firefighters show up for work each day in the face of numerous risks to their...
Chronic pain is a complicated medical issue. It can be difficult to prove objectively, and many medical professionals dismiss complaints of pain. Workers may feel pressured to continue doing their job despite chronic pain and may even notice that their job makes the...
Depending on the citation that an officer issues to you, a traffic ticket could cost you a few dozen or a few hundred dollars in the form of a fine. Many drivers immediately pay the ticket and then consider the matter finished. They think that paying for the ticket is...
Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, even trained police officers. Most mistakes are minor, but an error during a DUI traffic stop (and arrest) could leave you facing legal consequences you don't deserve. Fortunately, you can use a police officer foul-up to help...
Today, many employers realize the severity and impact of on-the-job accidents. Because of this, they have taken steps to improve conditions and safety. Unfortunately, accidents still happen. The good news is that most workplace accidents can be prevented. Part of...
A job in the solid waste industry offers good pay and benefits, but not without significant risks to your well-being. For example, you never know what might be lurking inside the garbage bags people throw out. They could contain injury hazards or items contaminated...
One of the most common and most feared consequences of a driving while impaired (DWI) offense in North Carolina is the loss of your license. Drunk driving has a strong association with tragic car crashes. In addition to imposing other criminal consequences, like jail...
Many teen drivers will use their vehicles most frequently to get to and from school and extracurricular activities, like practice for athletic teams. The early morning start times for high school courses can mean that teen drivers are quite tired on the roads in the...
Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to balance the needs of the injured worker against the needs of the employer and society as a whole. It’s generally to everybody’s benefit if a worker can get the medical care they need for their injuries and return to...
Driving a big commercial rig is an intensely challenging, demanding role that requires unflinching skill and excellent judgment. Those who do it every day and work hard around the nation would surely say that it’s fraught with hazards. First and foremost, there is the...
