In Alabama, workers are injured on the job every day. Fortunately, most employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance that allows for the worker to receive compensation if certain requirements are met. One important way for workers to avoid these painful, often debilitating injuries is to be aware of what the most common work injuries are.
The most common fatal occupational injuries
3 common causes of motorcycle accidents in Alabama
Although motorcycles offer their operators maneuverability, agility and other freedoms, they lack the crashworthiness of other motor vehicles. Consequently, collisions involving motorcycles and cars and trucks may be devastating for motorcyclists in Alabama and elsewhere. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, riders are injured or killed in over 80% of all reported motorcycle-involved wrecks.
Study: Hands-free devices not as safe as some think
People who insist on using their cellphone while driving are at serious risk of becoming involved in a deadly car accident. More studies are being conducted into the risk of engaging in these dangerous activities and showing the importance of avoiding cellphone use while driving. One study in particular compared the distraction levels of hand-held cellphones compared to hands-free cellphones. While hands-free devices are marketed as being a safe alternative to using a hand-held cellphone, a study released by AAA shows that this may not always be the case.
