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Understanding repetitive stress injury claim challenges

Repetitive stress injuries occur every day among Missouri’s workforce. However, many office workers do not realize they are as susceptible to these injuries, associating them...

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Rear-end crashes and visual, manual and cognitive distractions

Millions of rear-end collisions occur every year across the country and although most appear to be minor crashes, they can cause significant injuries. There are...

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The issue with distracted driving by teens and how to reduce it

Teenage drivers are at a higher risk of getting into a car accident than any other age group. There are various factors involved in crashes,...

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How can medication errors happen in a busy office?

Taking the wrong kind of medicine or an inaccurate amount of pills can leave you with serious health issues. The source of this problem often...

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Avoid these mistakes after a car accident

Motor vehicle accidents are traumatic experiences. Immediately after the crash, many people do not think clearly and make mistakes. Unfortunately, many people lose out on...

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3 ways traveling with pets can cause distracted driving

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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