After your workplace injury, it didn’t take long before you started hearing something about an injury rating system. Maybe the doctor you were assigned mentioned it or the insurance company’s adjuster called and asked if you were willing to settle your claim based on...
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Working outdoors during the winter months is dangerous
Depending on your profession, you may find yourself working outdoors during the cold winter months. While it’s part of your job and you may be used to it, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s dangerous. For example, if you remain outdoors for too long, exposure to...
What do you do if your car starts to slide out on the ice?
Winter is officially upon us. In New York, that means snow is coming. It won’t be long before drivers will be trying to deal with slick, icy roads. If your car suddenly loses traction on a patch of ice, the sense that you’re losing control of your vehicle can be...
Will a newer vehicle keep you safer in an accident?
In Dec. 2019, the average price of a brand-new vehicle was nearly $39,000. This figure is greater than many peoples’ incomes, and if it is close to yours, you may be putting off replacing your vehicle. You are not alone, since the average vehicle on the road in the...
Can you reopen a workers’ comp claim in North Carolina?
Those who have spent some time working through the workers’ compensation system understand the importance of following the rules. For instance, you must comply with all orders your doctor provides. Failure to do so could have a negative effect on your ability to...
Prepare for drunk drivers on the roads over the holidays
The weather is getting cooler and that’s ushering in the winter holiday season. Many people don’t think much about it, but this is a time when more people travel. Some of those individuals might be impaired, which could put everyone else on the roads in danger of...
Beware of driver fatigue on the roads
There’s often a focus on trying to get as much done as you can each day. People sometimes think that they have to skimp on sleep so they can be as productive as possible. They may not realize that this could also mean that they’re putting themselves and others at risk...
Do you need workers’ compensation if you have health insurance?
If you work in a blue-collar job, like a factory setting, you probably already know that you can get workers' compensation benefits if you get hurt on the job. However, you might think you don't need to make a claim for those benefits. It's even possible that your...
Why it is essential to keep your car tidy
When you imagine being injured in a car crash, you probably concentrate on the external elements. Being crushed by a toppling truck or smashed off the road by a drunk driver. You may not realize that the things inside your car can be equally as dangerous as those...
What types of distracted driving could put you in danger?
Distractions are all around us when driving. Colorful signs vie for our attention on the side of the road. The radio brings us news, music and interesting new thoughts. Our phones put navigation at our fingertips, but these phones also mean that the internet,...
