Entries by Noy Media

When Your Co-Worker’s Lack of Sleep Leads to Workplace Injuries

MARIETTA, Georgia. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration worker’s compensation expenses cost employers an estimated $1 billion each week. These costs include medical expenses, lost wages, and work retraining costs. Many employers want to reduce the risk of workplace injury. Taking steps to prevent injury like providing safety training and safety equipment and […]

When a Prank Turns Deadly, who is To Blame?

ACWORTH, Georgia. Three men called 911 to report a hostage situation. The police believed them. An innocent man ended up dead, and the three pranksters were indicted on federal charges. What happened here and who is to blame? The family of the victim blame both the police who shot the victim while responding on the […]

Truck Accident Underride Risks

KENNESAW, Georgia. Underride truck accidents are among the most-deadly truck accidents on the road. When these kinds of accidents occur, passenger vehicles sometimes get lodged beneath the truck, resulting in death and serious injury to passengers. Underride accidents can strip off a passenger vehicle’s passenger compartment or crush the compartment when it slides under the […]

Brain Eating Amoeba and Your Personal Injury Risk

CANTON, Georgia. In Texas, a person died after encountering an amoeba in a water park that, according to Wired, kills pretty much every person who is infected. The illness is known as the brain-eating amoeba, and by its scientific name Naegleria fowleri. According to WebMD, the man died after visiting a surf water park in […]

New Motorcycle Riders at Greatest Risk for Accidents

ACWORTH, Georgia. It’s a well-documented fact that novices are often at the greatest risk when it comes to trying new things—whether it’s riding a bike, driving, or riding a motorcycle. According to the Insurance Journal, the most dangerous period for motorcyclists is their first year of riding. The greatest number of accidents occur during a […]

Autumn Road Hazards for Motorcyclists

KENNESAW, Georgia. Autumn is a wonderful time to take your motorcycle out for a fall foliage ride. The leaves are changing color, the hot weather is moving out, bringing in crisper days that make riding your motorcycle a joy. Yet, with autumn’s beautiful changes come unique road hazards. What are some things to keep in […]

Electric Scooters: Wave of the Future or Road Danger?

CANTON, Georgia. The electric scooter craze is spreading across the country faster than some of the wildfires we have seen this season—and according to some safety experts, electric scooters might be just as deadly. While electric scooters remain largely relegated to west coast cities like San Francisco, electric scooter companies have moved to bring electric […]

Injury Risk in Public Buildings: Asbestos

ACWORTH, Georgia. Mother Jones recently reported on a case where asbestos was found in the Washington, D.C. Federal Election Commission building. Workers are concerned that they may have been exposed to asbestos. According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos is classified as a known carcinogen. Asbestos has been linked to mesothelioma, a cancer of the […]