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Millions of consumers love Amazon for its free shipping, many items, and quick delivery. However, according to a number of reports, Amazon is one of the most dangerous places to work. Specifically, employees who work in the Amazon warehouses and distribution centers are injured at an alarming rate. Workplace Injuries among Amazon workers range from […]

People go to hospitals when they have an illness or injury that they cannot heal on their own. Although they are places of healing, hospitals can also be dangerous, with significant opportunities for slip and fall accidents. In the United States, slip and fall accidents account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths, second only […]

Truck accidents have been steadily increasing in recent years. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), truck accidents increased by two percent from 2018 to 2019. Truck accidents have increased 37 percent from 2010. Over 5,000 deaths occurred from truck accidents in 2019, accounting for 10 percent of all traffic-related fatalities that year. There are […]

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to keeping workers safe and protected from a range of workplace hazards, like falling objects, burns, falls from heights, and workplace accidents involving heavy machinery. Depending on your specific job responsibilities, there may be a range of PPE that you are required to use in order to do your […]

Car accidents involving two or more vehicles are considered multi-vehicle collisions. This type of accident is often the result of only one driver striking another. However, in congested areas, that one strike can set of a chain reaction that leads to multiple cars colliding. Liability in a multi-car accident can be quite complex, and it […]

Many brain injuries can cause severe symptoms. The brain can suffer an injury without the head being directly impacted, making brain injuries common in motor vehicle accidents, especially those involving large trucks. Even at a slow speed, getting hit by a commercial truck can cause catastrophic injuries. Some injuries take time to show symptoms, meaning […]

Truck accidents with large commercial vehicles are often severe, and rear-end accidents are common. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there are more than 2 million rear-end accidents throughout the United States each year. Rear-end collisions account for approximately 30 percent of all motor vehicle accidents. Catastrophic injuries can result from any […]

You may see snowplows throughout the winter. They make the roads safer for countless drivers and passengers. However, you may feel intimidated if you are driving near a snowplow. When you are behind the wheel and sharing the road with a snowplow, it is important to take a few safety precautions. Your extra care will […]

The main requirement to be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits is to prove your injury is work-related. In most cases, injured workers do not need to prove the legitimacy of whether their injuries are work-related. However, there are some exceptions, and employers or their insurance companies may challenge whether employees actually sustained their injuries at […]

People are working harder and longer than ever before, including those who are working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, because work is always-accessible at home, some employees may even work more hours than if they reported to an office. Americans are known to skip or shorten vacation time. They may worry […]