After blowing the whistle on dangerous, illegal or unethical aspects of a business's practices, many employees may fear retaliatory behaviors and actions. Although the law prevents these actions, that does not mean they do not happen. Thus, it is important to...
Many people attribute serious fall injuries to falls that occur from great heights. However, even short-distance falls can do a lot of damage. What sort of injuries can come from short-distance falls? How long is the recovery period for these injuries? Head injuries...
Damage to the spine is not always catastrophic, but more often than not it has serious repercussions and a lengthy healing process that can last years or even a lifetime. Knowing the extent of damage a spine injury can do is important, especially for people still in...
Workplace harassment comes in many forms, all of which can make it uncomfortable or even impossible to perform your job adequately. Being a victim of harassment can take a huge toll on your mental health, and you deserve justice and compensation for this unacceptable...
The frontal lobe is responsible for many different parts of a person's mental and physical health. Thus, damage to this area of the brain can cause a lot of problems. In order to better understand the effects of head injury and brain damage on the frontal lobe, it is...
Burn injuries can create a serious issue for the health of the victim affected. These injuries can destroy healthy ranges of motion, create permanent nerve damage and chronic pain, leave psychological scars and more. In order to determine how severe a burn injury is,...
In the U.S., it is unlawful for employers to knowingly employ workers who do not have valid work authorization. To ensure this does not happen, most employers must complete I-9 forms to verify both the identity and the work eligibility of each new employee. While the...
Traumatic brain injuries may cause symptoms ranging from cognitive and mental to sensory to physical. Sudden blows or jolts, such as those resulting from motor vehicle collisions, slips and falls, or other such accidents, sometimes cause damage to the brain. Head...
Being careful and attentive while driving can mitigate the risk of most types of crashes, but a rear-end collision can occur at any time due to another driver's negligence. The unfortunate truth about rear-end crashes is that many of them amount to more than a simple...
Employers have various lawful reasons for terminating employees, but there are also illegal reasons for such an action. If you believe the reason your employer fired you was unlawful, you may be in a position to file a wrongful termination claim. Legal termination In...
