Drivers must be in good physical condition to safely operate a vehicle. Unfortunately, some medical conditions can make it hard to drive. One of these is hypoglycemia, which is an abnormally low blood sugar level. Having low blood sugar can lead to a driver feeling...

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Fatal motorcycle accidents are 29 times as likely
Statistics show that roughly 5,000 motorcyclists pass away in serious accidents every single year. In 2019, for instance, it was 5,014 individuals. You find a similar trend as you go back through the statistics, and it stands to reason that the complete numbers at the...
2 ways businesses add to visitors’ risk of a slip-and-fall
Businesses generally want to limit their liability, but sometimes managers make decisions that increase liability instead of reducing it. There are several company operation decisions that may lead to an increased risk of someone slipping and falling while visiting...
How is the duty of care established in a personal injury claim?
Whether through car wrecks, slip-and-fall accidents, medical malpractice or dog attacks, people sustain injuries every single day. Unfortunately, most of these accidents are preventable. If you are hurt as a result of someone else’s actions (or inaction) and wish to...
How can falls in the workplace be prevented?
Falls are a hazard in every industry, so all employers have to ensure that they’re doing what’s necessary to keep workers safe. In some industries, such as construction, the risk of falls is incredibly high. And, falls are very dangerous in this industry. It’s...
Why drivers (and passengers) should use the ‘Dutch reach’
You may have been biking one afternoon when a parked car swung its door in your path. You were a moment too late to avoid the obstacle and sent flying – leading to serious head or spine injuries. The car’s occupant didn’t use the “Dutch reach” and thus, put your life...
Hurt at work? Don’t make these 3 mistakes
When you’re hurt at work, it’s essential that you talk to your employer about what happened as soon as you can. Doing so helps you protect your right to make a workers’ compensation claim and seek fair compensation for what you’ve been through. If you make errors...
What has to be proven in a wrongful death claim?
When you lose a loved one from another person’s negligence, you need to hold the responsible party accountable. One way to do that is through a wrongful death claim. Like other personal injury actions, wrongful death claims have to be established based on the unique...
3 things employers can do to minimize workplace accidents
Every employer owes their employees safe and secure workplaces. A safe and secure workplace boosts employees’ productivity and morale. For the employer, a safe and secure workplace can mean healthy workers and low turnover, among other benefits. Unfortunately,...
Serious injuries after a rear-end accident are possible
When you think of serious car accidents, you may imagine vehicles running into each other head-on or when one car runs through a red light colliding with another vehicle. However, you may not realize that rear-end collisions can be extremely severe and cause serious...