New Law Calls for Side Underride Guards

Truck accidents are among the most serious and catastrophic type of accidents due to the sheer size and weight of the average tractor trailer. The most serious truck accidents involve a collision where the passenger vehicle hits the rear or side of the truck with such force that the car ends up under the truck.
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Plastic Surgeons and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a type of injury that affects the body’s musculoskeletal system, which includes the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, and blood vessels. Work-related MSDs are among the most common workplace injuries and tend to occur because of sudden or prolonged exposure to repetitive motions, force, or awkward positions. According to a survey
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Neck and Back Injuries Caused by Car Accidents

The human body is not meant to withstand the force of impact that can occur in a serious car accident. Seat belts and airbags cannot always prevent certain injuries, particularly if it was a high-speed accident. Back and neck injuries are common car accident injuries that can be extremely painful and debilitating, particularly if left
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How to Avoid a Misdiagnosis

Doctors often diagnose an illness based on the symptoms that the patient is suffering from, as well as the patient’s age, family history, and other information that can help accurately identify the problem. However, oftentimes, patients have symptoms that are nonspecific, like headaches, muscle or joint pain, or stomach discomfort that leave physicians just as
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Pre-Existing Conditions and Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ Compensation benefits are available to any employee who has been injured while officially on the job. However, if you have a pre-existing condition, it can complicate matters. While the workplace injury or illness that you suffered from should make you eligible to receive benefits, the pre-existing injury can have a negative impact on the
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Back Seat Passengers Should Always Buckle Up

Seat belts are extremely effective at saving lives and reducing injuries in the event of a car accident. However, this will only work if the occupants of the vehicle are wearing their seat belt. While research shows that close to 91 percent of adults say they always buckle up when riding in the front seat,
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Top Workers’ Compensation Trends in 2018

Each year, the “Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark” webinar series looks at the key issues affecting the Workers’ Compensation industry. From new drug treatments to a constantly changing healthcare industry, the pace of change is rapid and Workers’ Compensation professionals must be able to evolve with the changing trends. The following are the
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