The increased attention to concussions on football and soccer fields has made more people aware that they may be the victim of a concussion even if they don't realize it. Many concussions occur in the workplace. In fact, one ' insurer reports that a whopping 48...
Workplace injuries affect people of all ages. Younger new to the job may suffer injuries in part due to lack of experience. In fact, according to an official with Travelers Insurance — one of the largest providers of ' — over one-fourth of workplace injuries occur...
If you have a life insurance policy, it's probably one of the more valuable assets you own. It must be considered when making an estate plan. You may not even have reached retirement age yet - maybe you're just 50 years old, still expecting to survive for...
Last month, a Green Bay company was hit with five violations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It is facing over $219,000 in proposed penalties. The location where the violations occurred is called Bay Fabrication. It is owned by the Bay Family of...
Too many in Wisconsin continue to be exposed to toxic substances every day. Sometimes, people who are suffering the effects of exposure to a dangerous chemical don't link their symptoms to their workplace. That's why it's essential to understand that toxic substances...
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is still investigating the circumstances behind a fatal accident at a Wausau steel factory that claimed the life of a 38-year-old Wisconsin man earlier this month. The man had worked for Veritas Steel for about...
Workplaces are meant to be safe, but they don't always come without hazards. There are a few things you can do to help yourself stay safe, even if you're exposed to dangers in the workplace. What can I do to avoid injuries? Keeping yourself safe at work starts with...
Logging is the deadliest profession in the United States. One report that analyzed the 2014 stats -- the report came out in 2016, as stats do tend to take awhile to be compiled -- noted that 111 loggers were killed for every 100,000 . That's vastly higher than other...
When you're going through a divorce, there's a lot for you to handle. From establishing a separate household from your former spouse to dividing assets and arranging for custody and support for any marital children, it can be overwhelming. One thing you may not...
A neck injury may be minor, but it's best to treat all potential injuries as serious since the ramifications of a spinal injury are so dire. In order to properly identify a neck injury, you need to know the symptoms. This starts, of course, with basic neck pain, but...
