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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes and Symptoms
Carpal tunnel syndrome is by far the most common repetitive stress injury (RSI). RSIs occur due to stress within certain areas of the body, caused by performing the same movements again and again. By far the most common type of RSI is carpal tunnel syndrome. This...
Helmet Options: What’s Your Best Fit?
When it comes to riding your bike, you need to wear a helmet— no exceptions. It seems that every year, when warm weather approaches, drivers of all kinds get more risky. Especially when it comes to motorcyclists, wearing less means more danger. A helmet can protect...
Repetitive Stress Injuries: Steps for Prevention
Repetitive stress injuries can stem from a number of different circumstances, and preventing them in he workplace can be quite difficult. Ultimately, these types of injuries can be long-lasting and painful, but the onset of them is quite unpredictable. So, we're...
Worker’s Comp vs Civil Lawsuit: Which Is the Best Choice for Me?
If you face a work injury, you have a few decisions to make. Is this the right injury to place a claim for? Are you seriously injured? And, in the event that you do decide to file a claim, what path do you take? Choosing worker's comp vs civil lawsuit, or vice versa,...
Spinal Cord Injuries on the Job: Effects on the Body
Your spinal cord has a direct effect on many different parts of your body. Through your central nervous system, the spinal cord carries messages and signals to your entire body. From feelings of pain, soreness, weakness, and even the way you process touch and how you...
Alcohol’s Long Term Effects on the Body
While we mostly consider only the fun aspects of drinking, there can be some negative side effects as well. When it comes down to it, the negative effects we consider while drinking are either drinking too much or, the classic hangover. But, there are some long term...
Faulty Car Seats, Product Liability, and Common Defect
Your child and their safety is your main concern as a parent. In turn, you want a car seat that is reliable, and will do it's job to keep your child safe in the event of an accident. Therefore, faulty car seats are a pretty big safety issue when it comes to your...
Defective Airbags and Product Liability
Defective airbags can sometimes be more dangerous than not having one at all. For the most part, airbags help prevent injuries during a car accident. But in some cases, they can be defective. In the event of a defect, the airbag may not deploy correctly or in the...
Accidental Hotel Falls: Who Is Responsible?
While most hotels take good measure to provide a comfortable stay, and a safe environment, accidents still occur. They are, after all, accidents. However, the high amount of traffic makes hotel injuries quite common. Hotels typically have heavy foot traffic; a...
Personal Injuries from Hair Salons
You may think this is a joke, but hair salons can actually cause a lot of damage. A lot of hairstyling procedures use chemicals that can cause severe burns to your scalp if they are not applied carefully. The most common hair procedure that can lead to injury is the...