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Motor Vehicle Accidents 
More than 20 percent of the workforce in the United States (over 32 million workers) is exposed to hazardous substances on the job. These hazardous substances can enter the body in several ways, including absorption through the skin, inhalation, and accidental ingestion or injection.
In 2016, alcohol-involved traffic fatalities rose by 1.7 percent, accounting for 28 percent of all motor vehicle crash deaths that year. The number of alcohol-impaired crash fatalities has risen steadily since 2014.
The Ford Explorer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee were among eight popular mid-size SUVs in recent safety crash tests, and they received a rating of “poor,” the worst of four possible safety ratings given by IIHS. Ford and Fiat Chrysler manufacturers are known for delayed vehicle replacements and past due vehicle sale dates which results in bad safety ratings.
Horseplay may be fun among friends on the playground, but it has no place in the workplace and can lead to serious injury or harassment claims. Workplace horseplay incidents are a serious concern for workers and employers because these incidents can lead to serious injuries that take employees off the job.
Assault should not be just part of the job for any employee, but healthcare providers are routinely assaulted, getting punched, scratched, kicked and even stabbed by patients, co-workers, visitors and others. Nurses, doctors, and other healthcare providers need to be aware of their rights as they head to the workplace, including the right to work safely without fear of assault.
A string of recent deaths tied to riding lawn mower accidents raises questions about liability for accidents and injuries.
Each year, hazardous noise causes about 22 million workers in America to suffer a hearing loss on the job, and that hearing loss can affect everything from the quality of life to income potential and the ability to work. Understanding the far-reaching implications of permanent, irreversible hearing loss is critical for workers to protect their health and mental well-being.
Vulnerable seniors are sexually abused and raped in nursing homes across America, but many facility administrators do little, or nothing, to stop it.
Safer car models help prevent the likelihood of serious injuries in the event of a crash. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) test and rate vehicles to assist consumers with making smart buying decisions.
Improper storage and handling of hazardous materials in the workplace pose significant injury risks from fires, explosions, and contamination to employees.