Rochester And Bloomington Injury Blog
Four distractions for the road (that aren’t a phone)
Most drivers are aware of the dangers of driving and texting - or even talking on the phone while navigating the roads. The statistics agree as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports at least nine United States residents killed each day due to texting...
Top five hazards on construction sites
Construction sites are notorious for risky spots and extreme injuries. However, construction workers still attend work each day and navigate sites to ensure that projects finished effectively. If workers know the top hazards in a construction site, they may be able to...
Questions to answer before returning to work
Returning to work after an injury is an intense experience for most employees. You do not want to wait too long, but you can't return too early. You need to find the exact time for your health and finances. Luckily, there are three questions you can ask before you...
Amazon recently settles in product liability suit
Many products are designed with a specific purpose, like convenience, entertainment or functionality. However, one flaw in a product's design could make a product's use turn deadly. After three years, one family is receiving a settlement after a defective hoverboard...
Keep an eye on teen drivers this summer
Last summer, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted a study analyzing the deadliest behaviors of teen drivers. The timing of the study's release was crucial because it fell right before the 100 deadliest days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day,...
Do workplace injuries happen when you work remotely?
Many people have completely shifted their workplace environment over the last few months, and specifically, more employees are staying at home during the workday. However, it prompts questions surrounding work-related injuries. Are injuries at home during work hours...
Workers’ compensation: Trench collapses can be fatal
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes strict safety standards to prevent cave-ins on work sites. Despite the regulations, many trench-related workers’ compensation claims are filed in Minnesota each year. Along with the risks of trench wall...
Traffic fatalities spike in Minnesota
As Minnesotans state-wide hunker down at home to help curb the spread of coronavirus, the scenic Minnesota roadways stand wide open. Traffic rates are down 50% across the state as fewer people take their morning commute. These traffic-free highways are too tempting...
PTSD is common after a motor vehicle crash
Survivors of motor vehicle accidents have long said they suffer major mental and emotional difficulties because of the event. Today, researchers consistently confirm it. In fact, in the general population, researchers consistently report that motor vehicle crashes are...
Injury risks for school employees
Working in a school can be wonderful. So many teachers are passionate about helping kids and make a huge difference in their lives. However, working in a school poses unique challenges, including on-the-job injuries. A study conducted by SFM, the former Minnesota...
