Cold Weather Affects Cars. Make Sure You Stay Safe.
For people who love the cold, this is the best time of the year. This is the time where daylight savings ends and the temperature begins to drop. Just like everyone has to adjust to the weather by bundling up, drivers will have to adjust to the conditions that the cold weather will cause for…
Read MoreStaffing Shortages Affect Quality of In-Home and Residential Care
Many people search for alternative care for their loved ones outside of the traditional nursing homes and senior care facilities. For elderly adults with physical or age-related disabilities who want to maintain some form of independence, residential care facilities have always been the default choice. But opinions are starting to change. The pandemic contributed to…
Read MoreCan Volunteering Affect Your Disability Benefits?
If you receive Social Security disability benefits but still want to volunteer, you are not alone. Volunteering is an activity that brings purpose to many people’s lives. A study by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research reported that people who volunteer are happier, have higher self-esteem, and create stronger social networks…
Read MoreTransportation Accidents and Workers Compensation Claims
When people think of workers’ compensation, they often think of injuries like slips and falls or stress injuries. This is because we often view work injuries as singular events that occur on a work site, like a construction site or warehouse. Yet, there is one type of workplace accident that happens in every type of…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury Causes Death of Teen Football Player
Elijah Gorham was a 17-year-old student athlete with a heart of gold. His friends and family were always drawn to his charismatic and caring nature. Whenever a student had a problem, he was always the first person to offer a solution with a winning smile. One of the things he loved to do was play…
Read MoreIncrease in Car Crashes and Deaths Since Pandemic
It was no surprise that during the mandatory shutdown last year, the number of cars on the road decreased. You would think that the number of fatal car accidents would have decreased last year due to the limited number of cars in traffic. Yet, recent surveys from traffic experts have shown that there has been…
Read MoreWhen Science Comes with Risks: Couple Sues Over IVF Embryo Mix Up
An IVF mix up in California recently made headlines, illustrating the devastating fallout that can occur when human error and science collide. Although these incidents are rare, when they do occur, families are torn apart. In vitro fertilization (IVF) helps couples with fertility issues conceive their own children, an expensive and physically arduous process. When…
Read MoreZoom 360 Ultralight Strollers Have Been Recalled
We all understand how fragile babies are. The tiniest physical injuries can cause severe harm to babies. What if, as a parent, you are at the mall with your baby and out of nowhere the front wheel on your stroller breaks off with your baby in the stroller? That is the situation that countless parents…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Expensive Workplace Accidents?
When people think of workplace accidents, they often think of life-threatening scenarios. But most worksite incidents are not fatal, though they can lead to long-term pain, require extensive medical treatments, or disable a worker for any amount of time. Some workers can collect workers’ compensation, and others may be forced to use sick days or…
Read MoreHospitals Are Supposed to List Their Prices, But Many Aren’t Complying
Have you ever looked at the price of a product or service from a hospital and thought, “I am probably being overcharged for this?” Well, depending on the product or service, you were probably right. Prior to this year, hospitals and private insurance companies were not required to share their prices with the general public.…
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