Police reports are essentially an official state record of incidents that might lead to court action later. People file police reports when someone breaks into their homes or steals their cars so that there is an official record of the crime. They also frequently need...
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Year: 2022
When can you file a third-party claim in a workers’ comp case?
Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to keep injured workers and their employers out of litigation every time an accident happens, and that makes it somewhat of a compromise system. Sure, if you’re injured at work, your employer’s workers’ comp plan will cover...
How can you tell if you need new tires?
It’s important to ensure that your tires are in optimal condition at all times, but this is especially the case during the winter. Tires provide your car with the traction required to turn safely and come to a stop if needed. Not everyone is mechanically-minded, so...
Hazards of driving during the holiday season
We are now just weeks away from Christmas and it’s an exciting time of year. Families are getting together again after potentially extended absences. Some people utilize planes, coaches and other forms of public transport, but driving is still by far the most popular...
Do you face the risk of eye damage at work?
Welders have an interesting, unusual but also potentially dangerous job. If welders lack the right protective equipment, they could suffer serious injuries. This is the case with corneal flash burns, which occur when the cornea ends up exposed to ultraviolet...
Protect your child from defective toys
We’re now entering the festive season and you’re looking forward to spending it with the family. You have young children and purchasing fun toys for them this year is at the top of your list of priorities. Toys may seem like harmless objects, but the reality is that...
3 myths about workers’ compensation
Many workers who are injured or contracted an illness as a direct result of their job are eligible for workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp could allow employees to receive medical benefits and lost wages, and, in some cases, pay survivors after an untimely death from...
Are too many workers’ compensation claims opposed?
Every job comes with a certain degree of risk. If you work in retail, you might be the one at the cash register when an armed robber enters the store. If you work in a nursing home, you can throw out your back trying to help a patient in the shower. When you get hurt...
3 things to do after suffering spinal injuries in a wreck
You were recently in a head-on vehicle collision that caused you major spine injuries. Unfortunately, as a result of the accident, it seems your injuries may affect you for the rest of your life. With some treatments, surgery and therapy, you may have the chance to...
Why someone texting at a stoplight could easily cause a crash
Texting at the wheel isn't a very safe choice, and it is a danger you likely actively avoid. If you pull up next to someone and see their phone in their hands, you will probably try to get away from them as quickly as possible because they might cause a crash. When...