Falls are common and dangerous. They have caused an increase in hospital emergency room visits in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) registered over nine million fall victims in 2015. Although this is an everyday situation, few people know how to...
A slip-and-fall or a fall from a high place will likely cause injuries, some so severe that victims might need ongoing medical attention. Still, these are not the only consequences of a fall, as challenges like unforeseen expenses to your budget could also become a...
Slipping, falling or otherwise getting hurt on someone else's property can be both painful and embarrassing. At first, you might hope no one saw the accident and try to dust yourself off. However, if you get seriously hurt, witnesses can play an essential role in any...
If you slip, trip or fall while at a friend's Mississippi home, a restaurant or some other location, you might incur serious injuries. These injuries may make it harder to remain at work, finish your education or engage in other activities that you enjoyed prior to...
Being the victim of a motor vehicle accident in Mississippi can be devastating. Worse yet is when an accident leads to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI statistics Every year, an estimated 1.4 million people in the USA experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI),...
Unfortunately, your life in Mississippi can change in a second after slipping and falling. Instead of proceeding with your day or night, falling can instantly cause severe pain while warranting the need for immediate medical attention. As a new study shows, slipping...
If you are hurt at work, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and lost wages related to your workplace accident. However, workers in Mississippi and elsewhere could have their claims declined by making key mistakes such as not seeking treatment or...
Many situations require people to use Mississippi parking lots. You might be shopping, visiting a friend or seeing a doctor. The area should be kept safe; however, parking lot owners are liable if you’re involved in a slip-and-fall in a parking lot and suffer...
Many injured employees fail to file workers' compensation claims in Mississippi because of fear of losing their jobs, demotion, discrimination or harassment. This fear is not unfounded: employers and their insurance companies may retaliate against employees because...
Cranking the landing gear up and down is a routine part of the job for truck drivers in Mississippi. This activity strains your shoulders, and many truckers eventually experience on-the-job injuries as a result. To reduce the risk of shoulder injuries, ergonomic...