Being in any kind of car accident is stressful. But an accident involving an unlicensed driver can be even more challenging, especially if you’re also recovering from car accident injuries. Here’s what you should know if you’re involved in an accident with an unlicensed driver. Who’s Liable? Liability is determined by the circumstances that caused […]
Motor Vehicle Injury Statistics: How Children Are Impacted
No one wants to be involved in a car accident, but unfortunately, they happen every day. Due to their smaller statures, children who are in vehicles that crash are often injured. The Motor Vehicle Occupant Safety Fact Sheet was recently updated to provide more information about how car accidents impact kids between the ages of […]
Tips for Managing Stress After an Injury
April is Stress Awareness Month. As you likely know, finding healthy ways to cope with stress can really improve your quality of life. But it’s much easier said than done, especially when you’re juggling multiple stressors. Sudden changes, such as being injured in a car accident or losing a loved one, can also cause your […]
Prevent Medical Harm: Patient Safety Awareness Week
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) hosts Patient Safety Awareness Week in March to inspire action to improve the safety of the health care system for both patients and providers. Medical Harm Impacts Millions of Patients Worldwide Medical harm is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates […]
Healthcare Safety: Hazards and Common Injuries for Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers provide important health services, from emergency medical care to dental cleanings. Healthcare and social assistance workers get injured more than any other sector, according to data from OSHA. In 2017 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 582,800 injury and illness cases among healthcare and social assistance workers. That’s over 150,000 more cases than […]
