What Is Paraquat? Dozens of countries around the world have banned the use of paraquat dichloride (“paraquat”), a toxic chemical often used by farmers as a herbicide (plant killer) primarily for weed and grass control, due to its deadly toxicity. Paraquat has been directly linked to Parkinson’s disease. However, in the United States, the use [...]
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you." Does this sound familiar? This is the Miranda Warning which has been a Constitutional requirement of law enforcement since a 1966 Supreme Court decision. Although insurance adjusters aren't required to read you your rights, these are still your [...]
The Long Term Impact of Leg & Foot Injuries on Truckers Truck driving is a physical job. If you are a seasoned truck driver, you know that driving a truck can be extremely dangerous and taxing to your body. You also know the pains and risks associated with leg and foot injuries because there is [...]
How are Owner-Operator Truckers Different from Company Truckers? There are a few ways in which an owner-operator driver differs from a company driver. However, just because they differ doesn’t mean one driver has more rights or superiority over another. Most owner-operator drivers tend to get overlooked or lost when it comes to injury and workers’ [...]
Trucker Elbow: A Common Injury For Truck Drivers Truckers are vulnerable to a variety of injuries associated with the profession, and elbow injuries are one of the most common. However, there are measures that may be taken to lessen the likelihood of elbow injuries, as well as the severity of the injuries if they do [...]
The Battle for Workers’ Comp When you become a trucker, you face many unique situations every day on the job. Your daily routine consists of many dangerous activities that put your safety at risk, and it’s common that you may face injury while on the job. Workers’ comp is meant to assist you in recouping [...]
