Coal mining is among the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Hundreds of workers are injured every year, with some injuries even resulting in death. The risks of coal
Weather conditions in Charlotte, North Carolina can contribute to auto accidents in several different ways. Sometimes, these accidents could be prevented by simply adjusting your driving behavior to accommodate the
When we think of public safety, the first people who come to mind are police officers and firefighters. However, public safety employees include a wide range of professionals, such as
There are hundreds of hazards on any construction site. There are dug up holes, dangerous tools and equipment lying around, weak ceilings, exposed wiring, flammable objects, glass pieces, and more
Children are often fascinated by dogs, but they may not know how to approach a dog, safely, or how to tell when a dog is behaving in an aggressive or
When we buy appliances for our homes, knowing that our families and children will constantly be around these products, we try to buy appliances that we know are safe. The
Last summer, five Georgia workers who were employed at an aluminum company suffered serious injuries during a sudden steam explosion. These types of injuries are not uncommon in industries that
Last year, a hotel worker tragically lost her life after becoming trapped in a walk-in freezer at the hotel where she worked. Although hotel management claimed that the freezer door was
According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as many as 1,430 people lose their lives in car accidents across the state of Georgia every year. Tragically, some
Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is restricted, which in turn decreases oxygen supply. Often, strokes are the result of a hemorrhage or blocked blood vessel in the
Many car accidents only involve two parties: the individual who was driving the car that caused the accident, and the person who was injured as a result of the first
Last year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report on the status of bridges across the nation. According to the report, as many as 10 percent of the country’s 611,000
