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 ... [Continue Reading]
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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 ... [Continue Reading]
Intoxicated Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Slamming into Semi Truck on Rte. 59
Accidents are happening all around us. During the early morning hours and even late at night, drivers are getting involved in preventable accidents that result in them suffering from life-threatening injuries that have the potential to affect them for weeks, months, and even years. But, with drivers ... [Continue Reading]
4 Steps Employers Can Take to Develop an Effective Fleet Safety Program
Any employer whose business operates using a fleet of vehicles knows how important safety is to their company. With employees operating large trucks that may be carrying heavy loads, it is important that you have an effective fleet safety program in place. The fact is, an accident can cost your ... [Continue Reading]
Chicago Nursing Home and Rehab Facility Identified as One of Chicago’s Worst
When you imagine a nursing home, you likely picture a serene place for elderly individuals to go who no longer wish to live alone or have reached a stage in their life where they can no longer take care of themselves. After all, isn’t that the image many facilities portray in advertisements and on ... [Continue Reading]
States Are Loaning Out Secret Cameras to the Families of Nursing Home Residents
NBC News recently reported that the state of Wisconsin and even New Jersey, are going to be handing out secret cameras to the family members of those who reside in nursing homes. The cameras are going to be used to “secretly record caregivers suspected” of engaging in abuse. Attorney General Brad ... [Continue Reading]
15 Distracted Driving Facts for Teens, Adults, and Commercial Truck Drivers
Distracted driving has become an issue for many drivers in the U.S. While some struggle to keep their cell phones out of sight while they are driving, others attempt to multi-task when they should be keeping their eyes on the roadway. This type of behavior is not only dangerous to those who are ... [Continue Reading]
What Rights Do Truck Drivers Have When They Are Injured?
Working as a truck driver may put you at risk for certain injuries. Do truck companies remedy for their wrongs? Watch the video to learn more. First, truck drivers, like every other worker, have rights guaranteed by their state that their employer must abide by. This includes ... [Continue Reading]
