After falling off a ladder at a construction site, your doctor confirmed you broke your arm. You want to get back to work ASAP, but you must recover first. Mayo Clinic explains how medical professionals treat broken arm bones. Learn how to help yourself along the road...
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What are common delayed injury symptoms after a car accident?
A few days ago, you experienced quite a shock in a motor vehicle accident. You emerged from the ordeal without a scratch, but could you have injuries you do not know about yet? KTAR News explores various delayed injury symptoms connected to car crashes. Rather than...
Determining fault: car accidents involving delivery trucks
Minor fender benders are inevitable with the amount of traffic on New York streets. However, even a slow-speed crash can result in catastrophic injuries when a collision involves a package delivery truck. According to the New York City Department of Transportation,...
Minimizing fixed ladder hazards on worksites
New buildings and existing structure maintenance often require that New York workers use ladders to get the job done. Depending on the project scope, you may go up and down a ladder several times during a project. If the ladder fails and you sustain a fall injury, it...
Can a second opinion prevent malpractice?
Serious medical diagnoses can mean a long road of treatments for you. If misdiagnosed, your body could sustain unnecessary treatments that take a toll on your health and safety. When an inaccurate diagnosis results in harm, you could sue your doctor for medical...
Preventing injuries at construction sites
Construction is arguably one of the most dangerous industries to work in. Workers often face hazards each day that could jeopardize their well-being if not carefully mitigated. Protecting workers from injury requires the efforts of both employer and employee. When...
Responsible driving can protect you from wintertime accidents
Driving in the wintertime in New York is often more hazardous than other times of the year. Snow, sleet, ice and wind can hurt visibility and create dangerous conditions. Taking extra precautions during this time of year can reduce your risks of getting in a car...
How can negligence harm patients?
In medical settings, understaffing can cause crucial problems at every level of operation. To make up for the short-staffing, the employees on hand often get tapped up for way more than their fair share of work, which can lead to other problems on its own. For...
Why is drowsy driving so risky?
When you hit the road, it is important to know that just about anything can potentially influence your safety as a driver. This includes the state of wellness you are in both physically and mentally, including how much sleep you get. Drowsy driving does not often get...
What should you know about crush injuries?
When working in construction, you have numerous potential threats and risks that you face every day. One of these threats comes in the form of crush injuries, which can occur any time you work with large, heavy objects or machinery. Crush injuries can have a serious...

