While you may already know that texting, making phone calls and reading digital maps can all contribute to car accidents, it may surprise you to discover that traveling with your pets also contributes to such incidents. A 2019 poll by the car manufacturer Volvo...
Month: June 2022
Health care workers get injured on the job, too
When people think of workers’ compensation injuries, many imagine construction or manufacturing jobs. They may not realize that on-the-job injuries are just as common in a health care setting. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in just one year,...
What missing information may contribute to a misdiagnosis?
After you have discussed your health problems with your doctor, you expect that your physician will accurately diagnose what is wrong with you. Unfortunately, some patients receive a misdiagnosis that does not direct them to the correct treatment. Some people suffer...
Every woman has a story: Sexual harassment still a pervasive problem in many workplaces
Modern workplaces continue to undergo changes that make life as a worker easier than ever before. Unfortunately, even as these advancements occur, workplaces throughout the United States remain plagued by sexual harassment. If you have been subjected to unwanted...
What mentality contributes to wrong-site surgery?
A doctor operating on the wrong part of your body is something you should never have to worry about as a surgery patient. It may seem like a mistake that all surgeons would be on the lookout for, but sometimes doctors fail to take precautions to avoid surgery errors....