Long commutes for drivers and congested urban streets can lead to instances of aggressive driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines “aggressive driving” as the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property. Some examples of aggressive driving are speeding, rapid lane changing,...
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Whistleblower Enforcement Program Gets an Upgrade
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a major upgrade in the area of whistleblower enforcement. According to OSHA’s announcement, the Office of the Whistleblower Protection Program now reports directly to the Labor Department’s Office of the Assistant Secretary. Previously, the program reported to the Director...
Read MorePregnant Nurses at Risk of Miscarriages on the Job
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has rules for employers that limit exposure to harmful chemicals for their employees. These rules protect workers from the effects of harmful gases and chemicals while on the job. However, a recent study found that pregnant nurses are in danger of miscarriages due to common drugs and...
Read MoreNew Union Rules Take Effect Next Month
Beginning next month, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new rules on union elections take effect after the NLRB’s ruling last December. This is good news for unions and union workers, as it should result in faster union elections and more unionized workforces overall. The new rule does not allow the employer to litigate certain...
Read MoreBrain Injury and Car Crashes: Level 1 Trauma Centers are Vital
Federal officials consider traumatic brain injury (TBI) a serious public health problem in the United States. Brain injuries lead to thousands of deaths and cases of permanent disability every year across the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The level of...
Read MoreA Mesothelioma Cure on the Horizon?
While still in the early stages of testing, researchers are hopeful that a new drug will aid in the fight against mesothelioma cancer. A Japanese drug company has created a drug that, when used alongside chemotherapy, is more effective against the mesothelioma cancer cells than any...
Read MoreWelcome to Brain Injury Awareness Month
Did you know that, according to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), approximately 1.7 million people suffer a brain injury every year in the United States? That alarming number resulted in March becoming Brain Injury Awareness month across the country. What the BIAA hopes to accomplish...
Read MoreIs Your Child at Risk of Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is the term given to a group of motor conditions that affect a child’s body during development. The term “cerebral” refers to the brain and “palsy” refers to movement disorder. When an infant’s brain suffers damage during pregnancy or childbirth, cerebral palsy can result. In...
Read MoreWhat is Erb’s Palsy?
Our previous blog discussed certain medical mistakes that can lead to birth injuries. Now, we want to elaborate on a certain birth injury linked to medical malpractice – Erb’s Palsy. Also...
Read MoreMedical Negligence and Birth Injuries
The terms “birth injury” and “birth trauma” refer to injuries to babies caused by complications during labor and delivery. Some birth injuries are relatively minor, but others can create lifelong complications for the child. While a difficult delivery may cause birth trauma, negligence on the part of...
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