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Personal Injury

Vibration White Finger and HAVS Advice

17th May 2011
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is caused by prolonged use of hand-held power tools. Regular and frequent exposure to such vibrating equipment can cause symptoms such as “white finger” and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This article provides advice for empl...
Author: Jessica Parker
Family Law

Plumbing Courses before Deciding to Become a Plumber

06th May 2011
If you think that being able to handle a wrench and knowing how to fix a leaky faucet makes you a plumber, think again. To become a licensed professional plumber, you must be at least 18 years old and complete about 4 years of certified courses. The o...
Author: Plumbing
Legal

Examples of Wrongful Death Lawsuits and Legal Claims - What You Should Know

27th January 2010
Wrongful death means a person has died due to negligence, malpractice, or the inaction of another person. It is a painful and angry time for friends and family, and though bringing forth a wrongful death lawsuit will not return their loved one, it can giv...
Author: Daniel Berry
Legal

Injuries caused by Vibrating Machinery

19th December 2008
If you work around machinery or work with power tools, you could suffer a vibration injury. This is commonly called 'white finger' because the ends of the fingers and sometimes the entire finger goes white. It can also tingle and feel numb. People who are...
Author: Robert Palmer