By Ralph Ellis, WebMD About 38,000 Amazon workers were injured on the job in 2021, a 20% increase over the previous year, according to a new report from the Strategic Organizing Center, a group representing four major unions. Those Amazon warehouse injuries represented 49% of all U.S. warehouse injuries for the year, the report said. […]
In May 1957, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. and delivered his “Give Us the Ballot” address — positioning voting rights at the center of the larger struggle for civil rights. In the months that followed, Congress responded. Sixty-five years ago this month, President Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act […]
By Frank Francone, Washington Examiner Every year, U.S. citizens file an average of 85,000 medical malpractice cases, resulting in damage payments of $42 billion. Of course, news reports focus on a relatively small number of huge jury verdicts or medical claims by the rich and famous, such as the recently settled Linda Evangelista lawsuit. But […]
James Paxton, Bill Paxton at the The Finest Hours World Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on January 25, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA (Shutterstock) By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian Bill Paxton’s family has struck an agreement to settle its wrongful death lawsuit against a hospital and surgeon who operated on the late […]
By Kate Lisa, Spectrum News Business owners and personal injury attorneys are butting heads over the proposed Justice for Injured Workers Act, which would increase workers compensation for milder injuries and make it easier for injured workers to seek additional benefits during their recovery. The bill, which passed the Senate and Assembly in the final […]
By Hedy Marks, WebMD A workout injury can happen to anyone, no matter your experience or fitness level. Even walking can cause an injury. But you can significantly cut your risk of getting hurt by following certain workout precautions. Common Workout Injuries People hurt themselves in all kinds of ways when they work out. Common workout injuries include: Muscle pull and […]
By Carolyn Kennedy and Stephanie Flynt Last week marked the end of Disability Pride Month and the commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which recognizes that disability rights are civil and human rights and prohibits discrimination against Americans with disabilities. About 1 in 4 adults in the United States report living with […]
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter Driving under the influence and distracted driving are well-known hazards, but few people think twice about getting behind the wheel when feeling drowsy, a sleep expert warns. “Drivers can reduce the danger by being aware of risk factors and taking precautions,” said Dr. Praveen Rudraraju, who directs the Center for […]
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter Car crashes and deaths are on the rise in U.S. states that have legalized recreational marijuana, a new study finds. “Marijuana, like alcohol and just about every other drug, changes how you feel and how you behave. That’s the purpose of a drug. And that changes how you drive. We […]
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter Showing highway death tolls on roadside message boards in a bid to curb crashes may actually cause more accidents, a new study suggests. That’s because they distract drivers, the researchers said. At least 27 states have used such messages. The new report focused on Texas, where officials decided to display […]
By WebMD Neck strain is often just called whiplash. Although it’s usually associated with car accidents, any impact or blow that causes your head to jerk forward or backward can cause neck strain. The sudden force stretches and tears the muscles and tendons in your neck. Neck strain afflicts many amateur and professional athletes. People […]
On June 25, 2013, five justices of the U.S. Supreme Court gutted a key provision of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in the Shelby County v. Holder decision. That afternoon, the late Congressman John Lewis — who risked his life fighting for voting access and nearly died on Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama — wrote that “the Supreme Court […]
By WebMD Car crashes happen every day even among the safest of drivers. While being involved in a crash can be a scary experience, preparing ahead of time can help you feel calmer in case you ever find yourself in an accident. Car Crashes Chances are you’ll be involved in a car accident at some […]
By WebMD The lower parts of your legs take the brunt of your day-to-day life. You shouldn’t have to be in pain, though. Medical treatments can help if your doctor says you have a condition like leg cramps, blood clots, or issues with the nerves. But you can do things at home that help, too. […]
By WebMD Just about everyone feels pain from time to time. When you cut your finger or pull a muscle, pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. Once the injury heals, you stop hurting. Chronic pain is different. Your body keeps hurting weeks, months, or even years after the injury. Doctors […]