Farming is hazardous work. According to the CDC, agriculture consistently produces the most injuries and fatalities. On top of the dangerous conditions, North Dakota does not require agricultural employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. You need to know...
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How does driving at nighttime impact a possible car accident?
No matter where you are going, you may encounter a time when you need to drive when it is dark out. Being able to notice the signs of dangerous driving from other people on the road can help you if you are in an accident at night. Confusion over lanes According to the...
Severity of spinal cord injuries
Because of the possible effects, spinal cord injuries are generally serious. However, they range in severity relative to one another. One way of categorizing spinal cord injuries is whether they are complete, completely interrupting nerve signals, or incomplete,...
What is considered an attractive nuisance?
When children are on your property, you may notice that they can struggle to stay away from dangerous areas and pieces of equipment. This attraction makes them interested in climbing or exploring these places, but also poses a threat to their safety. Learning about...
Do truck safety features pose distractions for drivers?
Drivers of large commercial trucks spend long hours on the road and a variety of issues can cause truck-related crashes. Fleet managers seek to reduce preventable accidents such as crashes caused by distracted driving. But do recommended safety features add to the...
What are the liabilities of autonomous farm vehicles?
Technology influences are evident in each area of farming, from genetically modified crops to advanced analytics and harvesting equipment. Though autonomous driving farm equipment can address the costly demands of human labor and resources, there are grave concerns...
How can motor vehicle accidents cause vision loss?
If you are in a motor vehicle accident, you may expect to experience some soreness. In serious accidents, you may even break a bone or suffer an internal injury. Unfortunately, your ability to see also may be in jeopardy. In the U.S. most vision loss comes from either...
Data on falls involving older adults
If you fall down as an older adult, you could face many difficulties in the days, months and even years after the accident. It is essential to review statistics on older adults falling down, as well as the impact of these incidents. Moreover, if you suffered an injury...
How can pedestrians stay safe around electric vehicles?
Electric vehicles appear to be more than a passing fad. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, 7% of adults in the U.S. say they already own an electric car, truck or SUV. Another 39% claim to be thinking about purchasing one in the near future. While electric...
What factors can lead to motorcycle accidents?
While on the road, you may encounter a variety of obstacles and situations that you did not expect, especially if you are riding a motorcycle. Knowing the factors that can lead to an accident is important so that you can stay safe. Leaving items on the road According...