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New study finds exosuits ‘reduce back injuries’ in warehousing

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HeroWear, an occupational exosuit company, has revealed new, long-term injury data collected across multiple companies that show the “significant impact” of exosuits on worker back injury incidence.

After deploying HeroWear Apex 2 exosuits at multiple distribution centers in the United States, worker injury data from over 280,000 hours of work were collected and analyzed.

This dataset is equivalent to 140 full-time employees working for one year while regularly wearing exosuits, encompassing an estimated 50-60 million lifts by workers. [Read more…] about New study finds exosuits ‘reduce back injuries’ in warehousing

Accidents Involving Self-Driving Cars: How to Get Compensated for Your Losses and Injuries

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Self-driving car technology is advancing rapidly, with companies like Tesla, Google, Uber, and traditional automakers working to release fully autonomous vehicles. As more self-driving cars emerge, accidents will inevitably happen.

So what happens if you get into an accident involving a self-driving car? Well, if you are the victim of a collision involving a self-driving car, you may have a case to recover compensation for your losses. [Read more…] about Accidents Involving Self-Driving Cars: How to Get Compensated for Your Losses and Injuries

How a Neurosensory Condition Causes a Lifetime of Treatment

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Have you wondered what happens if your brain is injured? Have you considered the possibility of taking medications for the rest of your life due to brain injuries?

The occurrence of unexpected activities may at times affect the human brain causing a condition called Traumatic brain damage.

This article serves as a guide to help us understand the concept of traumatic brain injury better. [Read more…] about How a Neurosensory Condition Causes a Lifetime of Treatment

Maximizing Compensation: Strategies Your Greyhound Accident Lawyer Will Use to Maximize Your Compensation

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You’ve been in a serious Greyhound bus accident. Your injuries are severe, and you’re facing mountains of medical bills and lost wages.

The bus company is offering you a settlement, but it seems low considering everything you’ve been through. You need an experienced Greyhound accident lawyer to fight for maximum compensation on your behalf.

This blog post explores the strategies your lawyer can use to get you every penny you deserve. [Read more…] about Maximizing Compensation: Strategies Your Greyhound Accident Lawyer Will Use to Maximize Your Compensation

Is Waymo Safer than Cruise?

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According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute, 42,939 drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and others died in 2021 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico as the result of 39,508 crashes involving 61,322 vehicles. The estimated national economic impact exceeded $340 billion.

Data from previous decades revealed fewer yearly crashes, vehicles and related deaths. Although the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent distractions and adverse events likely increased the 2021 numbers, experts believe an increase in the world population might lead to a pattern of ever-increasing crashes every year going forward.

That said, the rate of crash deaths out of 100,000 people remains low. In fact, the 2021 numbers were 39% lower than similar data in the 40 years prior. As a result, proponents of self-driving tech believe their vehicles will reduce overall yearly deaths and injuries, while offering convenience and other benefits. [Read more…] about Is Waymo Safer than Cruise?

Analyzing the Role of Defective Products in a Personal Injury Case

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Waterbury is a city in Connecticut well-known for its manufacturing facilities due to its location between the Naugatuck River and the lengthy stretch of Interstate 84.

Sadly, this also means a greater potential for defective products that could result in harm. Accidents involving heavy gear at construction sites and faulty consumer products are two examples that fuel personal injury cases inside the state’s legal sphere.

This article examines the function and significance of defective products linked to personal injury lawsuits in this bustling metropolis. [Read more…] about Analyzing the Role of Defective Products in a Personal Injury Case

Car Accidents and Injuries: Are You Entitled to an Injury Claim?

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Car accidents aren’t uncommon in Augusta, Georgia. Georgia’s Department of Transportation Crash Data Portal estimates that the number of car accidents in Augusta between 2019 and 2020 was 18,029.

If you have sustained injuries in a car accident and suffered losses, feel free to consult an Augusta car accident lawyer for advice on whether or not you are entitled to a claim and what steps you should take.

Should you pursue a personal injury claim? Here are critical determinant factors to always remember and how to proceed with the claim. [Read more…] about Car Accidents and Injuries: Are You Entitled to an Injury Claim?

5 Ways Truck Accident Injury Cases are More Severe Than Other Injury Cases

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Truck accidents can result in devastating injuries and damages that are often more severe than other accidents. In addition to medical costs and lost wages, truck accident victims may face lengthy rehabilitation requirements.

Here are five ways that truck accident injury cases are more severe than other injury cases. [Read more…] about 5 Ways Truck Accident Injury Cases are More Severe Than Other Injury Cases

Robotics and Health and Safety

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One of the areas where robotics can make a real difference is in the health and safety world.

Although robotics have their own health and safety challenges, there is o denying that they can and are being used to change the face of health and safety in many workplaces around the world.

When used in conjunction with existing measures like key clamp fittings and hazmat suits, for example, which is why anyone who is interested in improving their health and safety record should be looking at robotics as a solution. [Read more…] about Robotics and Health and Safety

Peer Robotics raises $2.3 million in seed funding round

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Peer Robotics, a new mobile robotics solution for manufacturing, has raised $2.3 million in seed funding led by Kalaari Capital, with participation from existing investors Axilor Ventures, Connecticut Innovations and Innopact VC.

Rishabh Agarwal, co-founder, and CEO of Peer Robotics, says: “Small and medium-size companies are struggling with the labor shortage today, not to mention high turn-over.

“Also, many operations are still manual with employees operating at a high risk of injuries and fatigue. Solutions to date have been too expensive and complex. [Read more…] about Peer Robotics raises $2.3 million in seed funding round