Thursday, May 16, 2024
In the labor world, when someone gets injured in the course of doing their job, it's referred to as an occupational injury. Employers of a certain business size in every state are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to help pay for injured workers. Due to the nature of work […]
The state of Illinois has laws protecting workers injured on the job. If you recently experienced an accident while in the workplace and you have surmounting medical bills and/or lost income because of the accident, you'll want to hire a personal injury lawyer to assist you with presenting your workers compensation […]
Dealing with an ill or injured child can be extremely overwhelming, especially if the child isn't able to tell you what is wrong. Adults too can get anxious when faced with a situation where they are incredibly ill. During those intense moments of worry or pain, it may be difficult […]
No driver can claim that they've managed to avoid all distractions every time they get behind the wheel. Even if you are adamant about putting away your cell phone when you drive, there's probably been a time when you were distracted by a passenger, something happening on the side of […]
So, you've decided to move into the world of freelancing in order to increase your income as well as change for the better the balance of your lifestyle and job satisfaction etc. Well, the good news is that it is certainly possible! Here are five jobs which traditionally are amongst […]
As 2013 ended, many business owners scrambled to finish the last minute necessities. Now that 2014 has arrived, however, it is time to do a check up of your business and ensure that everything is up to date. To reduce the stress of that task, here is a list of seven […]
The government is hoping to do-away with tight health and safety laws, in a bid to crush ‘compensation culture.' Their proposed bill will reduce the amount of successful claims against businesses, but will largely remove rigid liability and employer responsibility for the safety of workers. Union groups are fighting this […]
Today’s businesses know that faster is better: It means happier customers, faster production, more efficient workflow, and better damage mitigation. It is no surprise that a notable chunk of modern innovations and technologies work to speed up the average business. The following tech trick and services are hard at work […]
The Journal of the American Medical Associations lists medical malpractice as third in the leading causes of death in the United States. Medical malpractice comes in right behind cancer and heart disease, and over $3 billion was paid out in 2012 alone for medical malpractice settlements. This is an average of one payout every […]
With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in its functional stages, certain things are becoming clear with regards to the healthcare industry. Among them is the impact of the ACA on the notion of preventive care–an extremely important area within healthcare in terms of not only cost, but also the health […]
Food poisoning is an extremely unpleasant experience, especially for individuals with weak immune systems, young children and the elderly. Over 48 million Americans contract food poisoning each year. Over 3,000 of them die from the illness. Viruses, bacteria and parasites found in food cause the majority of food poisoning cases. […]
Skin tags usually come as a surprise. They seem to appear out of nowhere on vulnerable parts of the body such as the neck or underarm where they go unnoticed until a pinched or become uncomfortable beneath clothing. Those on the eyelid are more noticeable, and also at times for […]