Working in landscaping, you probably know how much strain it can put on your back. Lifting heavy items and bending over often can lead to back pain. If you ignore back pain, it can turn into a chronic issue. The U.S. National Library of Medicine explains that lower...
It may surprise people to know that individuals who work in the medical field are very likely to suffer from specific maladies related to their occupation. An interesting medical phenomenon that applies largely to nurses is infrequent voiding syndrome, which the...
All crane operators in Florida are responsible for being properly trained and licensed, and you won't get hired if you aren't able to show the proper training and education. This policy helps to avoid accidents and liability. On the other hand, sometimes crane...
Whether you work in an inherently dangerous industry or environment or you work in a cozy office, you have a right to refuse dangerous work. However, before you start denying your employer’s requests, it is important that you thoroughly understand this right and the...
Generally speaking, when a person is trespassing on a property and injures themselves as a result, they do not have the right to make a premises liability claim. This is because the owner does not have the responsibility to make a property or piece of land safe for...
One injury that, unfortunately, commonly occurs after a severe car accident is a traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries occur as a result of an impact to the head, and the greater force of the impact, the more severe the injury is likely to be. If your loved...
If you are a tenant in a Florida apartment, or if you own a condominium, you are not in full control of the communal spaces that exist in the building. This means that you, as a tenant or condominium owner, do not have the responsibility to maintain these spaces. It...
When children become injured while attending school, it can be a very stressful time for you as a parent. It may mean that you need to take time off work in order to care for your child while he or she recovers, and it is likely that medical expenses will occur. If...
Brain injuries are very complicated. The signs and symptoms differ from one incident to the next, making them a challenge to diagnose and treat uniformly. This is especially true for children, since they cannot always express their symptoms accurately -- or, in some...
You spend more time than you realize on other people's property. Every time you visit a friend, drop by the grocery store or stay in a hotel, you're putting your own safety in someone else's hands. You expect the person who owns that property to maintain it and ensure...
