Working as a North Carolina firefighter places you at high risk for a work-related illness or injury. The physical act of fighting fires heightens your injury risks. However, you also face hazards related to exposure to harmful or toxic substances. Some of the...
Considering that driving requires people to simultaneously signal their movements, adjust their speed, watch traffic signals and mind other motorists on the road, it may seem impossible to throw in another task. However, there are a lot of guilty drivers who openly...
Workers who fall from heights on the job may suffer a range of injuries, including spinal cord injuries. After suffering such trauma, most people turn their thoughts to the possibility of losing some or all their sensory and motor functions. In addition to the...
Recently, you suffered an injury that keeps you from earning a living. You want to handle the situation properly, but do not know whether to apply for workers' compensation or disability insurance. Chron breaks down the two coverages for those who cannot work....
After getting involved in an accident and suffering from a blow to the head, you may also suffer from a traumatic brain injury. These injuries - also known as TBIs - can impact your health in many ways. But one of the primary ways is through its physical impact on...
A situation homeowners in a residential area with many families may encounter is children wanting to play in their unfenced yards, especially if they are spacious. While allowing neighborhood youths to frolic and exercise on their property may seem like a harmless and...
