Did you know that there were 11,451 train accidents in the United States from January to November, 2007? Did you know that 795 people died in those accidents or that 7,423 people were injured? Compared to auto accident statistics, this might not sound like a lot. But if you were injured in a train [...]
In my opinion, one of the most enjoyable and relaxing experiences you can have is to take a leisurely ride on your motorcycle. The scenery can be beautiful and motorcycles get excellent gas mileage. However, if you are involved in an accident while on a motorcycle, this enjoyable experience can turn tragic very quickly. [...]
Most people think of a farm as a peaceful place filled with sunshine and country fresh air. For the most part, it probably is. But a farm can mean hard work and sometimes danger. Modern farm equipment makes life a lot easier for the farmer. But accidents do happen. Farm workers can be [...]
Do you work in the farming industry or in mining, construction or wrecking and demolition? Do you have a chronic dry cough, shortness of breath, fever, weight loss, chest pain or nails with a bluish tint? If so, you could have Silicosis. Silicosis is a serious disease involving the lungs. The main risk [...]
With the price of gas spiraling out of control, many Americans are turning to public transportation to get them back and forth to work. One of the most convenient forms of public transportation is the bus. In addition to the savings at the gas pump, you don’t have to worry about parking, which can [...]
We’ve all heard the horror stories. A man goes into the hospital for amputation of his right leg. The surgeon operates on the left leg. The man wants to know how this could happen. What is he going to do now? Or, how many of us know a person who received the wrong diagnosis [...]
Asbestos has been used for many years because of its resistance to heat and most chemicals. Because of these properties, asbestos fibers have been used in the manufacture of a wide range of goods such as: roofing shingles, paper products, cement products, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, textiles, coatings, automobile brakes, clutches and transmissions. [...]
Did you know that nearly 1 ½ million people sustain a traumatic brain injury each year in the United States? Of that 1 ½ million, 50,000 people will die and 235,000 will be hospitalized. The Brain Injury Association of America defines a traumatic brain injury as “..a blow or jolt to the head [...]
You have probably heard a lot recently on the news about the popular cholesterol medicine, Zetia. Within the last few months, studies have raised questions about whether Zetia, when taken with statins like Lipitor, Crestor or Zocor, can cause liver damage. In addition, there is no evidence that Zetia can reduce heart attacks and [...]
We have all seen the images on television. There is a traffic jam on the interstate because of an accident involving a tractor trailer. Maybe the driver was tired and didn’t notice traffic slowing down. Maybe the car was in his “blind spot” when he tried to change lanes. Whatever the reason, when [...]
