Handheld device ban for truckers is for public safety
It is no secret that drivers can't operate vehicles safely when they're distracted. While every distracted driver is a hazard to others on the roadways, truckers have very large and heavy vehicles to control. When they're distracted, even a simple error can turn...
Fatigue is a problem for truck drivers: Here’s why
Truck drivers are in charge of transporting many of the goods that people need around the country. They do a necessary job. The trouble is that truck drivers who are too tired could cause significant crashes that lead to injuries or deaths. Truck driver fatigue has a...
Did you know that you can survive internal decapitation?
Internal decapitation is not something you've probably heard of before. Even if you have, it's a rare thing to hear about when you're thinking about accident survivors. Shockingly, people can survive internal decapitation and may have few or no ill effects. While the...
Are hernias compensable workers’ compensation injuries?
Various injuries can occur in workers who have to do heavy lifting. One of these is a hernia, which occurs when a weak spot or tear in a muscle enables the fatty tissue of an organ to push through it. It can cause symptoms like pain and a bulge in the affected area....
