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Forced Arbitration & Worker Safety – What is at Stake?

  It is estimated that more than half of all American workers are subject to forced arbitration clauses. When this happens, employees can either choose to keep their jobs or sign a contract in which they forfeit their right to sue the company should a dispute arise. Signing an arbitration clause may also mean waiving […]

Commercial Trucker Causes Multi-Vehicle Collison in Illinois After Driver is Unable to Stop

Turns out, his vehicle was 3,000 lbs. over his vehicle’s weight limitation. The majority of commercial trucks that travel on our roadways today are essential to our economy. They transport goods to and from locations allowing businesses and other entities to operate successfully. While we need our commercial trucks to continue operating, it is important […]

Why Do Medication Errors Occur in Nursing Homes?

The majority of elderly individuals who reside in nursing homes today rely on certain medications to help treat the conditions they are suffering from. Some are prescribed medicines to help suppress pain or treat conditions particular to that resident. Either way, it is the responsibility of the nursing home to ensure that these medications are […]

Doctors Must Treat Bacterial Illnesses Differently From Viral Illnesses

   The medical community has agreed upon standards that doctors must abide by when they treat a patient for a bacterial infection vs. treating them for a viral one. While most viral infections are allowed to run their course, bacterial infections are treated with prescribed antibiotics. When you go to the doctor with certain […]

Is Driver Safety in Jeopardy? A Push Towards Increased Cargo Weight in Trucks

  The federal government, through the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that the trucks that operate on our roadways carry loads weighing no more than 80,000 lbs. While a few exceptions and higher weight limits apply to certain vehicles, most trucks must follow this 80,000-lb. cargo limit. But […]

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