Delivering the Mail can be a Dangerous Job [Infographic]

In a car crash, sitting in the back seat can be more dangerous than sitting in the front seat. Recent studies show that backseat passengers are 46 percent more likely to die in motor vehicle accidents than front seat drivers and passengers. Why is the Back Seat So Dangerous? Over the past decade, front seat […]

Workers who are exposed to extreme temperatures on the job have a higher risk of injuries and chronic health problems. Exposure to prolonged periods of heat and cold account for thousands of work-related injuries each year. OSHA Safety Regulations According to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), temperature-related injuries account for over […]

Planning ahead and following safety tips for Chicago fall special events can prevent personal injuries. Special events that draw large crowds always increase safety risks. Attending Special Fall Events Chicago is full of all types of fall special events like sports games, food festivals, music concerts and special holiday events for the family. Although these […]

Property owners have a duty of care to protect people on their property, including neighborhood kids who may be visiting their friends. When kids get hurt at a friend’s house, the property owner can be held liable for injuries. What is an Attractive Nuisance? “Attractive nuisance” is a term that applies to property that is […]

2017 reveals an alarming upward trend in motor vehicle fatalities with estimated deaths during the first half of the year being up by eight percent since 2015. It’s estimated that over 18,000 people have been killed in car accidents and another 2 million seriously injured so far this year. Car Accident Fatalities are on the […]

Chemical exposure in the workplace poses a significant risk to all workers and can cause everything from skin problems to respiratory illnesses. As of 2014, roughly 8.8% of all work-related fatalities were attributed to exposure to toxic chemicals. One of the most serious risks is the potential for the development of cancer which can take […]

A recent trend of trucking regulations reversals has raised caused alarm among safety advocates. The rollbacks, which began at the first part of the year, successfully blocked safety regulations passed by the previous administration. The rules would have increased regulations for truckers’ breaks to help reduce fatigued driving. These rules were in addition to current […]

A hospital may be held liable for staph infections in patients if there are implications of negligence and medical malpractice. Since hospital staph infections are contracted by patients in numerous ways, negligence or incompetence on the part of the hospital must be proven. (Article continues below infographic) Hospital Staph Infections Staph, short for Staphylococcus, is […]

A new study found that obese drivers (people with body mass indexes above 30) are 78 percent more likely to die in a car collision than normal-weight drivers. These findings show an increase in fatalities among heavier victims despite the substantial increase in safety technology for commercial and personal vehicles. Results of the study indicate […]