When you head out to drive in New York, you should always pay attention to weather conditions. Nearly all roadways in the state become slippery with rain or snow at one time or another. During challenging weather conditions, other drivers also pose a greater risk to...
The construction industry is a dangerous one, and construction workers across New York and the nation experience a high percentage of the nation’s work-related falls. A 2022 survey shows that inadequate planning and company policies have a considerable impact on the...
Distractions can turn the best drivers into immediate hazards. Improving your vigilance can help you protect yourself and the people around you. Familiarizing yourself with strategies to reduce distraction will help you avoid becoming a part of the problem. Scan the...
Confronting your doctor about concerns you have might feel uncomfortable. You may feel as though you lack the qualifications to suggest your diagnosis or treatment lacks validity. However, advocating for your health is a critical part of protecting yourself from...
As a construction worker, you likely spend a good deal of your time working on scaffolding, roofs and tall ladders. This puts you at high risk of falling, which, in turn, puts you at high risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury. The Mayo Clinic advises that falls...
As you give birth, you may notice varying sensations that indicate that doctors are trying to help assist you and your baby. However, when this assistance ends up hurting you and becomes negligence and malpractice, you may suffer from multiple injuries. Infant head...
A falling heavy item or piece of equipment can do significant damage to your arms or legs, as well as your midsection and head. If you are under something heavy or in a hard place for a long period of time, it can leave you with lasting injuries. Hurt limbs According...
Head injuries and brain trauma are not uncommon in car crash scenarios. But how exactly do people cope with these injuries in the aftermath of the wreck? It is important to understand how these crashes can affect brain health and what the healing process looks like...
The field of construction is full of numerous risks and dangers that most people who enter the workforce understand. However, some of the more obscure risks often end up glossed over, leaving workers unprepared for the potential devastation they can cause. Crush...
Despite advances in diagnostic technologies, misdiagnosis remains one of the most common and potentially deadly types of medical errors. Researchers estimate that inaccurate, delayed or missed diagnoses account for the death or permanent disability of over 100,000...
