Though you cannot control other drivers on the road, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of a collision. You should always follow traffic laws and drive the speed limit. In addition, you need to perform regular maintenance on your vehicle. According to...
Year: 2022
Road rage on the rise across Delaware, the nation
More motorists across Delaware and the nation are exhibiting road rage behind the wheel. Road rage-related incidents involving firearms are also on the rose across the country. Researchers believe that there are a variety of different factors contributing to the...
Work-related carpal tunnel leads to 120,000 surgeries annually
When you make your living working in a Delaware office environment and spend considerable time at a computer, you run the risk of developing work-related carpal tunnel, a condition that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year. Carpal tunnel often leads to...
What symptoms after a concussion may last?
Slipping and falling may result in a concussion. Some people experience symptoms that go away quickly or in about a week. However, sometimes this is not the case. There are slip and fall patients who end up with symptoms that go on beyond the usual recovery period....
Positive trucker drug tests rise 13% nationwide
More and more commercial truck drivers across Delaware and the rest of the nation are using drugs on the job, even though drug use has a sizable impact on driving performance. Research shows that, in the first eight months of 2021, commercial truck drivers used...
How to reduce and prevent injuries in the food services industry
Working in the food services industry, such as restaurants, cafes and bars, can result in a variety of injuries. There are numerous hazards that workers face, and both employers and employees can do their part to reduce these hazards. Many injuries are preventable,...
What happens if you quit your job while on worker’s comp?
After hurting yourself at work and filing a worker's compensation claim, you did a lot of thinking. Mainly, you thought about resigning from your current employer, but you do not want to jeopardize your benefits. Chron explains what happens if injured employees quit...
How does fault affect a car accident claim in Delaware?
Auto accidents make up the majority of personal injury claims. The damages vary from minor to severe, creating a wide range of potential for compensation. If you suffered injuries from a car accident and plan to file a lawsuit against the responsible driver, there are...
Is that normal? Identifying nursing home abuse or negligence
Older adults in long-term care cannot always fend for themselves. Though physical and emotional abuse is unfortunately common, sometimes elder abuse takes the form of incompetence or neglect. According to the Nursing Home Abuse Guide, elders are the least likely...
Nursing homes must do more to prevent resident falls
Falls are a major cause of injuries and fatalities in nursing homes across Delaware and the rest of the nation, and many such falls are preventable. Many nursing home falls also share similar characteristics in common. Learning how to mitigate the factors that make...