The idea of workers’ compensation is pretty amazing if you think about it. If you are injured on the job, then you are entitled to paid medical benefits and a certain percentage of your regular income for as long as it takes to get better. If you w...
Over the past 80 years, the United States has put together a program of benefits which are designed to help those who are most in need: the elderly, the sick, and the disabled. Collectively, they are known as Social Security, and they are part of a...
For a lot of people out there, getting a pet is like adding a new member to your family. Whether it’s something traditional like a cat or a dog, something small like a fish or a spider, or something exotic like a parrot or a lizard, we form attachme...
Every year, over a million homes go up in smoke, causing thousands of deaths, thousands more injuries, and over $10 billion in damages. If you have no desire to be just another statistic, then there are some safety tips which you should keep in mind...
The human brain is an immense and complicated organ, one with well over a dozen specialized areas and which reacts poorly to any amount of tampering. It can change emotional states in an instant by being exposed to nothing more substantial than a sp...
No matter how commonplace it may be, it’s important to remember that driving is really a very dangerous activity. It can be safe enough so long as you and everyone else on the road follows the rules, but when it comes to trucks, buses, and trains, t...
Back in 2014, automakers recalled nearly 64 million vehicles because of faulty parts or software, over twice the previous record of 31 million set in 2004. As of August, 2015 has already beaten that second place record, and by all indications it’s s...
There is nothing like the freedom and independence you get when riding a motorcycle. Sadly, that rush can be quickly shattered when an accident happens. Motorcyclist are involved in more accidents than any other vehicle. Although there are many ways...
With Florida's sunny weather and miles of coastline, it is no wonder why so many Floridians are out boating. When you are spending your time out on the water it can be great fun, but accidents can happen. Sadly, boating accidents are not uncommon and...
The body can be a rather delicate thing. Nothing makes your fragility more obvious than after you have been in an accident. Cuts and broken bones are fairly common side effects, but thankfully are often easy to recover from. However, sometimes you ar...
Dogs can be rather energetic and fun animals, but what happens when you find yourself bitten or injured. Thousands are bitten or attacked by dogs every year and in some cases even killed. What causes these attacks aren't always clear, but the laws su...
Car accidents happen a lot more often than we care to admit. Being in a crash can drastically change your life and in ways that may not be obvious at first. After a car accident, it is important to have a doctor check for any external or internal inj...
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