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You can always change lawyers.  If you do not trust your lawyer, do not like your lawyer or just want to, you can fire an attorney.  This is true for workers’ compensation claims and every other legal matter. Fees and Possible Problems When You Change Attorneys If you fire your workers’ compensation lawyer, he...

Do random workplace inspections result in fewer injuries or are they just a burden on business? This question has largely gone unanswered. Over the years, some evidence has suggested that oversight by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration reduces on-the-job disabling injuries. Yet researchers have struggled to track the effectiveness of inspections when most...

FMCSA driver regulations may not be effective in preventing many truck accidents because they do not address common risk factors for truck accidents.The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the federal agency responsible for drafting and enforcing safety regulations governing commercial vehicles. As part of its mission, the FMCSA drafted Hours of Service regulations...

A variety of physical and mental factors can affect an older person’s ability to drive safely. Many elderly people are involved in fatal accidents each day.It's understandable that an older driver may not want to give up the keys and restrict his or her independence. However, statistics have shown that as people age, there...

This article looks at the threat of heat-related illnesses during the summer months for workers.This summer is turning out to be a scorcher, with temperatures well above average all across the country. While the long, balmy days may be welcomed by some, for those who work outside or in hot conditions, the soaring temperatures...