Accidents Involving a Delivery Truck
With more delivery trucks than ever on Minnesota roads, what do you need to know about delivery truck accidents? It’s 2020, delivery trucks are on the roads more than ever. With more packages from online shopping to deliver to residents across the country. UPS, USPS, FedEx, and Amazon all have their own delivery trucks, and… Read more »
Sexual Assault in a Nursing Home
Although rare compared to other forms of elder abuse, sexual assault in nursing homes is nonetheless a grievance for victims and their families. If you’ve ever been in the position to choose a nursing home for your parents or older relatives, you probably selected a facility that you believed would foster their healthy, safety, and… Read more »
How Common are Motorcycle Accidents?
Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than cars so riders need to be more aware of avoiding an accident. There is nothing like enjoying a motorcycle ride on the open road. It’s a thrill to feel the wind directly and to move freely without the restraining weight of a regular car. By contrast, the lack of… Read more »
Workplace Fatalities: Common Injuries by Industry
Workplace injuries can range from minor to fatal. Some industries are more prone to fatal injuries than others. Day after day, employees work their shifts and expect to return home safely to their families. While most work spaces are very safe environments, there are some locations and careers that are naturally more dangerous than others…. Read more »
8 Signs of a Safe Daycare
Choosing a daycare for your child can be a tough decision. The best daycares meet these signs of a safe daycare. Nothing is more important to parents than their children’s health and happiness. As a parent, you want to be absolutely sure your children are in the best hands when you can’t be with them… Read more »
How a Spinal Cord Injury Can Change Your Life
Spinal cord injuries not only affect accident victims physically, but also emotionally and financially. Managing your personal life, career, and finances is often a tough balancing act in the best case scenario. Living with a spinal cord injury only makes it more difficult. These injuries not only cost a fortune to treat. They also change… Read more »
Why Construction Accidents Are So Common and How to Prevent Them
Construction workers are at a higher risk for injuries on the job, including even fatal injuries. Members of the workforce know that all careers come with their own set of drawbacks. Without a doubt, some are inherently more dangerous than others. Construction workers spend their days using heavy tools and machinery, often at intimidating heights…. Read more »
Who Can Be Held Responsible for Injuries from a Truck Accident?
Unlike car accidents, truck accidents have many involved parties that can contribute to who’s liable for injuries caused by the accident. In 2017 alone there were 450,000 police-reported crashes involving large trucks. In 2018, there were 4,136 deaths because of truck accidents. Because a commercial truck weighs 20-30 times more than a passenger car, these… Read more »
Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Slip and Fall
Slip and Fall Incidents Can Cause Many Different Injuries, including Traumatic Brain Injuries Slip and fall accidents can occur almost anywhere and at any time. They can occur while at work, during a trip to the grocery store, or while visiting a friend’s house. Wherever they occur, slip and falls are no laughing matter and… Read more »
Most Common Emergency Room Mistakes
Going to an emergency room can be an incredibly stressful experience. But when something goes wrong while you are there, that stress can be severely heightened. Depending on the severity of your injury, you could be waiting for a long time to be treated. Or you could be the victim of an ER mistake or… Read more »