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Motor Vehicle Accidents 
Employee incentive programs designed to encourage safety in the workplace can also discourage employees from reporting injuries or illnesses, and OSHA has recently finalized a ruling that will help prevent this problem. In the final ruling, OSHA prohibits any type of discrimination against employees who report injuries or illnesses, including discrimination that occurs through these incentive programs.
Nursing home patients who need assistance with eating and drinking have an increased risk of dehydration and complications that can lead to death.
The size and power of earthmoving equipment used in construction mean that accidents involving these pieces of equipment are almost always fatal. Construction workers need to understand this risk in order to protect themselves on the job site. Families of construction workers need to understand their rights if they lose a loved one due to an earth moving equipment accident.
Age and more time behind the wheel creates risky behaviors for older teenage drivers. They are involved in approximately 20 percent more accidents than younger teen drivers with less driving experience.
Fentanyl and its analogues are powerful opiods that create a serious problem for medical professionals and first responders who are exposed to the drugs when responding to incidents or treating patients. First responders who encounter illegal manufacturing of fentanyl and its analogues are at risk of toxic exposures, as are medical providers who treat patients who have been using the drug.
Medical studies show that traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents are linked to elevated risks of impaired functioning in adulthood.
One of the most important pieces of advice I give to my personal injury and workers’ compensation clients is that they MUST steer clear of posting anything on their social media accounts. This includes Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. They should not post images of a car accident or their injuries.
Nursing home abuse and neglect often go unreported by facility administrators, healthcare workers, and residents due to fears of retaliation.
Fear of retaliation is the main reason workplace injuries are under-reported by workers in the United States, but employees have the right to report accidents that occur at work without worrying about any repercussions that might follow.
The failure to implement safety programs like confined space and lockout/tagout procedures in workplaces has resulted in countless serious injuries and preventable deaths. Workplace health and safety programs provide a proactive way to manage workplace hazards that can lead to accidents.