Year: 2013

Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1970 to help reduce on-the-job injuries, illnesses and fatalities throughout the country. The main principle behind OSHA is that by keeping employees healthy and safe, companies can reduce workers’ compensation…

As the parent and husband of very accomplished riders, I know the pleasure (and work; and expense) of dealing with horses and riding activities. I also know the potential for serious injury because of the size and unpredictability of horses,…

Determining your eligibility for Social Security disability benefits can be a complex process, but asking yourself a few key questions can help clarify your situation. Whether you’re dealing with a long-term medical condition, evaluating your current work status, or ensuring…

In the 40 years since parasails began showing up in popular vacation spots like those in Florida and along the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, 73 people have died and 429 others have been hospitalized as a result of parasailing accidents….

When it comes to fatal car accidents, the state of South Carolina has received promising news. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, South Carolina traffic deaths have fallen from 2008 to the midway point of 2013, WLTX reported. However, statistics from the…

Your automobile tires are at greater risk of blowouts in the heat of the summer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that the heat can cause tire failure at highway speeds. Tire breakdowns account for an estimated 11,000 crashes each…

It is difficult to fathom why caretakers would mistreat elderly patients in nursing homes. Yet, alarmingly, a 2012 congressional report found neglect or abuse at one in three nursing homes in the United States. Authorities in Georgia recently charged 21…

Distracted driving played a role in approximately 10 percent of more than 65,000 fatal car accidents in the United States in 2010 and 2011, according to an analysis of federal crash data by Erie Insurance. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System, a…