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Mechanic looks under the open hood of a car.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans work as mechanics and automotive service technicians. The public depends on their skills to help people take care of their cars, get back on the road,  and keep the world moving. But working as a mechanic can be a very physically demanding job. Not only do they often need to

Smiling mother in a hospital bed holds a baby.

When labor and delivery become complicated, there are several different things that can go wrong. In some situations, an emergency c-section might be necessary to deliver a baby as quickly as possible and avoid the risk of injury to the baby and the mother. In other situations, a doctor might use tools like forceps to

The Risks of Drowsy Driving

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 by
A tired driver rests their head on the steering wheel of their car.

The reasons drunk driving is so dangerous are well understood. Since alcohol impairs judgment, affects coordination, and slows down reflexes, it’s very dangerous for someone to be behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking. The same can also be said for some other types of substances, like marijuana and prescription or over-the-counter medications. But people

Pedestrian walking in a crosswalk with a car about to hit them.

Over the years, a lot of progress has been made in finding ways to improve traffic safety. For example, new cars are getting increasingly more features to help drivers avoid car accidents and to protect occupants of a car if a crash does occur. But one type of traffic accident that has actually been increasing

Explosion occurring near a wheelbarrow.

Out of all the types of accidents that can cause serious injuries in the workplace, fires and explosions often aren’t near the top of the list of the most common types of accidents. However, when these types of accidents do occur, the effects can be devastating. Not only because of the injuries and fatalities they

Scales of justice next to a piece of paper that says

If someone goes to a hospital and experiences medical malpractice of any kind – whether it’s a surgical error, an incorrect diagnosis, or a mistake with medication – their first thought might be that it’s the hospital’s fault. But if you’re harmed by a medical error at a hospital, it’s very important to contact a

Garbage truck on a street.

For hundreds of thousands of Americans, the waste management industry is a source of employment, whether it’s working on a collection truck, in a recycling facility, at a landfill, or providing remediation services, just to name a few. However, the industry is often cited in lists of industries with high rates of work-related injuries and

Sleeping baby with Jaundice.

Jaundice is an extremely common condition in newborns, occurring in approximately 60% of full-term babies and 80% of babies born prematurely. Jaundice occurs when a person’s liver isn’t able to get rid of bilirubin, a substance naturally produced by the breakdown of red blood cells, as quickly as it needs to. The high levels of

Parked golf cart next to a building.

Even though you’re most likely to see golf carts at your local golf course, there might be some times when you could see someone using a golf course on a street. But is it legal for people to be riding their golf carts on the road? The short answer is: sometimes it is.  What Michigan

A woman holds a baby in her lap with the top of its head facing the camera.

Even in pregnancies that are healthy and uncomplicated, it’s still possible for issues to come up during labor and delivery that can increase the risk of injuries to both the mother and the baby. A cervical lip is one example of this. A cervical lip occurs when the cervix doesn’t fully dilate as it’s supposed

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