When the winter weather hits and the cold settles in, workers who have to spend any time outside as part of their job duties need to be cautious. When you’re busy, it’s easy to overlook the warning signs of trouble, but exposure to extreme cold (and the dampness that...
Month: November 2023
What is an underride accident and how does it happen?
A rare and yet exceedingly dangerous type of car accident is known as an underride accident. This happens when two vehicles have a distinct height difference. It often involves semi-trucks and small passenger cars. To be an underride accident, the smaller vehicle has...
Did you really give “informed consent” for a medical procedure?
While patients typically rely on doctors to recommend the best treatment for illness or injury, ultimately, patients are the ones who make most medical decisions on their own behalf (with the exception of minors and those who are legally incapacitated). In some cases,...
Is tech making people worse drivers?
There are certainly some ways in which technology has made people worse drivers. A common example is texting and driving. This has become much more common since the smartphone was invented, and it causes numerous car accidents every day. But other types of technology...
Why crush injuries from car wrecks are so expensive
Modern vehicles feature numerous integrated systems designed to protect occupants in the event of a collision. However, many crashes still cause severe injuries. Collisions that occur at high speeds or between vehicles of vastly different sizes can easily lead to...