Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs out there, accounting for more workplace injuries and fatalities than any other field.But there are simple things that construction workers and their employers can do to prevent injuries on the job.These tips are taken from a new 92-page guide from
Distracted teenage drivers chatting away on the cell phone can have deadly consequences, as we’ve written about here before.But only 23 teens in North Carolina have been convicted so far under a state law that went into effect last year that bans teenage drivers from talking on cell phones. These st
As a parent, it’s frightening to hear just how many toys are contaminated with lead.A shocking new report issued today by the Ecology Center revealed that hundreds of toys still being sold are contaminated with lead, many with levels higher than the federal recall standard. Fueled by recent toy reca
For many construction workers, job safety is truly a matter of life and death. It’s hard to imagine putting your life on line everyday just by going to work. A startling number of construction workers are injured and die each year from falls, crushed by equipment, electrocutions and other causes. Th
Need to text? Your cell phone could be taken awayTexting while driving can lead to deadly consequences, which is why states are taking a look at toughening laws to deter drivers from using their handheld electronics behind the wheel. Washington state has received a lot of attention lately after pass
Many injured drivers in Washington state were getting shortchanged by their insurance company, resulting in paying medical expenses out of their own pockets when they should have had coverage, according to a class-action suit that Allstate is settling out of court. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer rep
Illegal immigrants may not be entitled to the same rights as American citizens, but they are allowed to sue for workers’ compensation. A recent Rhode Island case involving an injured, undocumented worker from Mexico illustrates that point. We first brought you the story of Edgar Velasquez this summe
Worried about the safety of your kids’ toys? Join the club.Even if you haven’t had to take Thomas, Dora or Elmo away from your little one, you’re probably questioning whether the toys that he or she is playing with are safe. As parents, we’re all wondering what toys might be included in the next toy
Text messaging while driving can have deadly consequences, as we’ve written about here before.Prompted by a wreck that killed two women after a teenage driver crossed the center line while texting, city leaders in Phoenix are banning drivers from sending or reading text messages. Phoenix is one of t
Doctors around the country are experimenting with a new treatment that has been successful in protecting stroke victims and others from brain damage Physicians use cooling helmets, cooling pads and IVs to induce hypothermia, which decreases the brain’s demand for oxygen, thus reducing the likelihood
A California teen who suffered a massive brain injury while playing football has plenty of company: Football induces the most brain injuries of any sport in the United States. Scott Eveland, 17, of San Marcos, CA was injured during a recent high school football game. The only signs he was injured wa
Saying no saves insurance companies billions of dollars every year.Who’s paying the price? Innocent consumers, like you, who pay their insurance premiums every month and expect the insurance companies to be there in an emergency. But as victims of car accidents and natural disasters are finding out,