What The TV Show "Special" Teaches About Living With Birth Injuries

There’s no debate that birth injuries can be devastating or even fatal. However, Many cases of birth injury, can be life-altering and not life-ending

Posted by Amanda Turner on June 14, 2021

Common Types of Maritime Injuries

Maritime injuries range from mild—like a laceration or bruise—to life-threatening like drowning. Here, we examine common types of maritime injuries as well as their common causes.

Posted by Alicia Betz on June 8, 2021

COVID-19 Put A Spotlight On Nursing Home Abuse. What Do We Do Now?

Quickly, it became clear that nursing homes were not prepared for a crisis. While nursing homes have been hotbeds of abuse and neglect for years, COVID-19 made these issues hot national news topics.

Posted by Amanda Turner on June 2, 2021

COVID-19 And Employer Negligence: Why Employees Are Struggling

Many employees in America are fighting to hold their employers accountable for negligent actions taken during the pandemic. Some employees allege that employers failed to provide them with personal protective equipment, safe working conditions, and other appropriate protections from the coronavirus

Posted by Amanda Turner on May 19, 2021

OSHA Should Keep Workers Safe But It Needs More Manpower

Established in 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was developed to keep employees safe at work. Today however the administration is severely understaffed.

Posted by Amanda Turner on May 5, 2021

Signs of Senior Loneliness

At some point or another, everyone is touched by loneliness. But for seniors, the greater concern can and should be the toll that enduring loneliness can take

Posted by Sharon Brandwein on February 10, 2021

How to Help Your Child with Cerebral Palsy Thrive

Cerebral Palsy, a condition affecting movement, balance, and posture, can range from mild to severe. When you learn your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, it’s normal to cycle through a wide range of emotions, and ultimately, every parent wants their child to thrive.

Posted by Alicia Betz on January 20, 2021

7 Ways To Prevent Accidents On Construction Jobs

Construction sites can’t be completely foolproof, but employers and employees alike can take preventative measures to make safety a priority while on the site each day.

Posted by Laura Lifshitz on January 5, 2021

Common Issues And Accidents Faced By Oil Riggers

Being an oil rigger can certainly pay off with free training—no schooling required—and a handsome paycheck. The issue with oil rigging is the fact that this work can be very dangerous

Posted by Laura Lifshitz on December 29, 2020

Birth Injuries vs. Birth Defects: What’s the Difference?

There is a very big difference, between a birth defect and a birth injury. Understanding the difference and being able to spot a birth injury quickly can help you advocate for your child and achieve the best possible outcome.

Posted by Alicia Betz on December 27, 2020

How To Find A Good Nursing Home For Loved Ones

It’s not an easy decision to place your parent or another elderly loved one in a nursing home. You can feel like you should be able to do it on your own, or that putting them in a nursing home is abandoning them. But it’s simply not true, and sometimes it can be necessary for a family.

Posted by Christiana Lilly on December 22, 2020

Living With A Back Injury

Just as you don’t realize how much you use your pinky finger until you get a papercut on it, you don’t realize that your back is involved in almost every single thing you do until you injure it.

Posted by Alicia Betz on December 21, 2020

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