Most people don’t consider injuries where bones aren’t broken as serious. However, while minimal soft tissue injuries can heal quickly, severe injuries such as a torn ligament or complete rupture of a tendon can cause permanent soft tissue damage. In fact, such injuries can be as debilitating as fractured bone injuries and cause limited mobility […]
If you’ve been injured as a result of medical malpractice, it’s important to know your rights. Many people aren’t sure what qualifies as malpractice, or whether they even have a strong enough case. If you have been injured by a doctor, nurse, or hospital, then you may be able to file a lawsuit. We’ll help […]
Did you know that one in 10 Americans aged 60 and older has experienced some form of elder abuse? This is a staggering and disturbing number, but it’s an important statistic to know in order to face this particular issue accordingly. With elder abuse being so commonplace, it’s valuable to know how to prevent it and how […]
AJC INVESTIGATION: Facility employees often have trouble completing, filing or identifying patient DNRs, an Atlanta Journal-Constitution analysis found. Residents died when they were supposed to be revived, state records say. Read the full story here: https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-nursing-homes-and-senior-care-facilities-fumble-do-not-resuscitate-orders/UED3XDIDK5HI7JJ5GXRVEGMGJI/
A traumatic brain injury could be suffered in a motor vehicle accident, and the immediate symptoms may be very clear. For instance, many people who suffer from a TBI will lose consciousness. They may also have sensitivity issues or memory issues when they regain consciousness. But a lot of the symptoms will slowly clear up […]
If your loved one is being neglected in a nursing home, it’s important for you to look for the signs. They may not be as obvious as the signs would be in abuse cases. For instance, someone who is simply being neglected likely wouldn’t have the same symptoms as someone who suffered a physical assault […]
It takes a lot of skill and training to safely control a commercial vehicle. Despite the extra training required of commercial drivers and the stricter standards applied to their licenses, crashes between commercial vehicles and smaller passenger vehicles are still relatively common. According to data analyzed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), slightly more […]
The interstate is one of the safest places you can drive. This surprises a lot of people, especially new drivers. They find the interstate to be confusing and chaotic, and the high speeds are a bit unnerving – naturally thinking that it must be more dangerous. But the truth is that the interstate is, typically, […]
No matter how safe you are as a driver, there’s always a certain level of risk on the roads. Being involved in a collision can be both physically and mentally traumatic. Many people are injured and killed each year in car crashes. One of the more painful injuries that can occur is damage to the […]
Nursing home abuse can happen in a variety of ways. While physical abuse might be the most obvious and clearly visible form of abuse, emotional or psychological abuse is equally rampant in nursing homes. Emotional abuse in a nursing home can be perpetrated by the caregiver, volunteer or any other staff working at the facility. The abuse […]