While injuries can occur at any place, time, or location, one may assume the workplace would be the last place they’d hurt themselves. Unfortunately, however, workplace injuries are incredibly common in many different industries. In fact, according to the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts, in 2017 alone, over 150,000,000 workers suffered medical injuries and preventable...
When the holiday season rolls around, one thing is almost always certain – truck drivers will be on the move much more often. In fact, during the holiday season there can be more than 36% more drivers on the road at any given time, including large trucks delivering packages to homes and businesses across...
With the end of the year fast approaching, many across the U.S. are gearing up for holiday and New Year’s festivities. While many of these celebrations are likely to be incredibly different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is unlikely to change – the consumption of alcohol. With an increase in...
When thinking about the causes of car accidents, daylight savings time is not something that often comes to mind. Despite drunk driving and distracted driving both being major sources of driver negligence, when the clocks ‘fall back’ in November, accidents are bound to occur. Understanding just how daylight savings time (DST) is linked to an increase...
Driving during the holiday season is something many people across the nation participate in year after year. While 2020 has understandably made the holidays significantly different when it comes to travel during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many still anticipate being on the road in December. With this in mind, it’s important to note that...
When an accident happens, injuries often result. Broken bones, bruises, and lacerations can be readily seen with the naked eye; however, injuries to the head don’t always show outward signs of trauma. Because of this, when a head injury occurs, it should be taken incredibly seriously as it could be a traumatic brain injury...
