You recognize that going in for an upcoming surgical operation can improve your health and wellbeing. But you may still feel nervous about the procedure, especially due to the prevalence of surgical errors in hospitals and medical facilities. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, in the U.S. every ...
Driving on any of Oklahoma’s many roads and highways brings with it an inherent risk. Most motorists in the state understand this, yet choose to drive their cars anyway. This is likely due to the assumption that the others they encounter on the road around them care just as much ...
The winter months can bring harsh weather events, which puts lives in danger. According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more than 2,000 fatalities and one-half million accidents occur as a result of winter weather. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that at least 17% of all vehicle accidents occur during ...
Classification of workers is one area in which many businesses struggle. Improper classification can lead to serious issues for a company, so it is imperative to ensure to do it properly. However, some employers may intentionally misclassify you. If you think your employer classified you as an independent contractor in ...
If you drive a commercial vehicle, a large truck or any other type of vehicle, it is essential to understand the dangers associated with driver fatigue. Commercial motor vehicle drivers become fatigued for many different reasons, and drowsy drivers pose a serious threat to others. If you worry about finding ...
As a patient, you want your physician to prescribe the right medicine for your condition. Additionally, you need the correct dosage for your medication or you might suffer serious health problems or even death. One reason dosage errors happen is because pharmacies did not have the correct weight for the ...
Thanks to FLMA, you took time off work to care for a sick family member. Before you returned to the office, you learned your employer terminated you. Does that violate your rights? Chron explores when employers have no legal obligation to re-employ workers on FMLA leave. Find out if you have an ...
Motor vehicle accidents often cause catastrophic injuries. External injuries are easily noticeable, while internal injuries may not show immediate signs. Brain injuries left unnoticed can have devastating consequences. Severe headaches, nausea, seizures and other physical symptoms following a head injury are easily noticed warning signs for a possible brain injury. However, there ...
A disability could put you at a disadvantage compared to your co-workers or fellow job applicants. The law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees to level the playing field. A reasonable accommodation is a relatively minor change that your employer can make so that you can perform ...
If you enjoy walking to work, getting exercise or jogging near the road, it is vital to understand the risks you face. Every year, many pedestrians sustain injuries after vehicles hit them and some even lose their lives. These fatal pedestrian accidents occur for a host of reasons and you ...
