Luca A work-related stress injury may be psychological or physical, both of which are compensable under workers’ compensation. Mental stress injuries can include post-traumatic stress disorder or other emotional issue caused by repeated work stress, while physical stress injuries may include carpal tunnel syndrome or other repetitive movement injury putting stress on muscles and joints. Physical … Read more
According to Bayer, manufacturer of the device, the Essure procedure is the only permanent birth control available that does not require surgery. The device does not release hormones and the company says it is 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. However, recent studies have uncovered safety concerns with the device. What is the Essure Procedure? … Read more
A slip and fall accident on rented property, whether it is your house, apartment or place of business, can be complicated. Because you do not own the property, you are not required to have insurance that protects you or your visitors in the case of an accident. Instead, your landlord is responsible to carry that … Read more
After an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or error, you want to get a fair settlement for your injuries. You may be facing medical bills that you cannot pay on your own or you might have been out of work while your injuries healed. These tips can help you get the compensation you are … Read more
Although motorcycle accidents do not necessarily occur with more frequency than other types of vehicle accidents, they may result in more significant injuries, especially to the motorcycle rider. Injuries on motorcycles can be as minor as scrapes and bruises or as severe as traumatic brain injury. There are several causes of motorcycle accidents that cause … Read more
After you have been injured on the job and begin receiving workers’ compensation benefits, a large tax bill at the end of the year is something you don’t want to face. Since your benefits are paid based on your salary, you may be concerned that you will have to pay income tax on those benefits … Read more
Christmas 2015 could be labeled the year of the hoverboard with hundreds of thousands finding their way under trees on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, it could also be labeled the Christmas of hoverboard accident as just as many people ended up in emergency rooms after hopping on the trending transportation. In an added twist to the … Read more
Despite the fact that you may be traveling very slowly in a parking lot, an auto accident that causes injuries can happen. Many times, this type of car accident occurs because people are traveling in multiple directions, are distracted by things in their car or are too cramped in their vehicle to maneuver easily due … Read more
In 2013, approximately 48,000 cyclists suffer injuries or are killed in road accidents involving motor vehicles. 743 of those were adults that died in accidents involving bicycles while more than 3,100 were seriously injured. Bicycle accidents have risen over the past few years as cycling becomes a more popular form of exercise among adults. It is important to … Read more
Being bitten by a dog can not only be frightening as dogs can cause serious injury. However, many victims who are bitten not only must deal with the physical aspects of being bitten by a dog, but psychological issues as well, especially if the victim is a child. Even when a dog bite is not … Read more
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