Getting hurt at work could mean major financial issues. If the injury is bad enough, you might have to take several weeks off of work to recover. You also have medical bills to think about, which could be thousands of dollars. If your injury is severe, you may not...
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Which conditions are most likely to be misdiagnosed?
When a doctor misdiagnoses a condition, it’s not always a big deal. However, misdiagnosing an illness or disease may lead to a worsening of symptoms in the patient and could even result in death. Why is misdiagnosis dangerous? If your doctor misdiagnoses tonsillitis...
Here’s how you can avoid a ladder fall
Even a fall off of a six-foot ladder can be life-altering. Many people suffer serious brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and internal injuries in these types of accidents. It’s true that higher falls are more likely to be fatal, but don’t underestimate the risk at...
Poor lighting could lead to a premises liability and/or a personal injury claim
No matter where you are, if you’re invited onto a property as a guest, worker or consumer, then the property should be lit appropriately. Bad lighting can lead to many different problems, but among the worst is the risk for slipping or tripping and falling. Even a...
The connection between workplace injuries and depression
If you are in a profession that requires physical skill and labor, such as construction, mining, gardening or home maintenance, you'll depend on your physical capabilities to earn a living. You'll also likely be at a higher risk of becoming injured than an office...
You may deserve compensation when injured in a fall on another’s property
You have probably heard many stories about someone slipping and falling in a grocery store and suing the property owner in a personal injury suit. Unfortunately, these stories are shrouded in many falsehoods. For example, a lot of people think that slip-and-fall...
Key statistics about amputation injuries
Amputation injuries can happen to machine operators, longshoremen, construction workers and many others who have to work around heavy equipment. These are often severe, life-altering injuries. Some minor amputations – like those of fingers or toes -- can be fixed by...
Extreme weather in the Gulf and the injuries that come with it
Louisianans are accustomed to warm, steamy summers, oysters, crawdads and Mardi Gras. But, in getting back to the weather, residents also are well-aware of extreme and dangerous conditions that may come with a violent thunderstorm, tornado or hurricane and tropical...
The top 3 causes of workplace injuries and how to avoid them
In the U.S., getting a severe injury on the job is unfortunately common. In fact, American workers suffer injuries at their workplace every seven seconds. The best way to prevent injuries in the workplace is to understand what causes them to occur and what precautions...
How sexual assaults affect survivors
Every 98 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted. Both men and women are at risks. It's hard to cope when the perpetrator is still freely walking around you. Understanding the effects and injuries inflicted could help you figure out what kind of help you need. Anyone...