You were in labor for nearly 20 hours when it happened—the doctor told you that your daughter was in distress, and that he needed to deliver her as soon as possible. However, instead of performing a cesarean (C-section), he told you that you had to push as hard and quickly as possible to get her out. Unfortunately, after about five

According to a 2002 report from the National Highways Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the average United States economic cost of a critically-injured crash survivor is $1.1 million. The average cost of a roadway fatality is a little less, at $977,000. These costs can include medical bills, vehicle repairs, and even time that is lost from work because of the injuries.With

In pushing their product to the medical community, the makers and marketers of the well-known drug Xarelto promoted the drug’s alleged benefits over its main competitor, Coumadin. Xarelto is a blood thinning medication designed to prevent blood clots and strokes. While Coumadin has been used for many years for patients facing these issues, the drug is associated with certain inconveniences.

Trucking professionals are expected to observe safety measures that may prevent the devastating consequences of truck accidents. When it comes to impaired truck driving, the risk of injury—and death—is even greater than usual. As such, truck drivers are held to higher standards than passenger vehicle drivers in instances of impaired driving. The Dangers of Impaired Driving Alcohol and drugs affect

It’s safe to say that many drivers feel that they can’t live without their cell phones. Phones often provide drivers with everything they need—including schedules, contact information, navigational equipment, and so much more. Therefore, it’s no wonder that many drivers have a hard time putting their phones down—even while they are driving. Types of Distracted Driving Phones aren’t the only

Nurses often wonder whether they should be paid for the time that they spend on call. The answer to that question depends on whether hours spent on call are classified as hours worked according to a federal law called the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  The FLSA governs compensation, such as regular and overtime pay for nurses. In general, compensation

Most people see tipping as a way to boost a server’s salary for good service, but in reality tips often make up almost the entire portion of a server’s daily wage. Many servers enjoy their job, but find it extremely frustrating because the cost of living has increased, but the minimum wage for tipped employees has remained at $2.13 an

When many people imagine the birth of a child, they think only of the miracle of the birth and the special moment shared by the family. Unfortunately, childbirth is not always as smooth and magical as it is often portrayed on television and in movies. The act of childbirth is extremely physical and can result in injuries to both the

In the hands of a skilled attorney, most legitimate wage and hour complaints are fairly straightforward. However, the events that lead up to contacting an attorney and filing a wage claim can be a little less straightforward for the employees affected. A lot of the work that goes into legally proving a wage complaint happens long before a formal claim

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning workers (HVAC) are frequently dispatched out to different sites to fix broken systems or service the machines that keep homes and businesses at the proper temperatures. Since the right climate is imperative to the livelihood of many residences and companies, it is not uncommon for HVAC workers to work long hours and put in overtime