Monthly Archives: August 2026
Lower Back Injuries Among Supermarket Cashiers
Working as a supermarket cashier might seem like a relatively low-stress job that does not put workers at significant risk of injury, yet cashier injuries in retail settings are more common — and can be more severe — than you might think. As a result of job requirements that include standing at a register… Read More »
Workplace Accidents Caused By Drunk Drivers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that an average of 32 people are killed in road-related accidents each day in the United States, which averages out to approximately one drunk-driving-related death every 44 minutes. Many of those people who are injured or killed are workers — construction workers doing roadwork, delivery drivers,… Read More »
Machine Crush Injuries in the Workplace
Crush injuries are often among some of the most serious nonfatal injuries (though these injuries can also be fatal) that occur in Maryland workplaces. According to MedlinePlus and the National Library of Medicine, a crush injury is defined as a type of bodily injury in which “excessive force or pressure is put on a… Read More »
What is Sick Building Syndrome?
Have you been experiencing serious medical conditions that are preventing you from working? If you have been seeking medical attention and have recently learned that you may be suffering from something known as “sick building syndrome” or another form of occupational disease due to prolonged exposure to a hazardous material or condition, it is… Read More »
