When you have a personal injury claim, your attorney may engage in settlement negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurer. Often in these talks, the insurance company will make a "lowball" settlement offer that comes nowhere close to covering the full cost of the...
Many adults face the difficult decision of placing their elderly parents in a nursing home. Most older adults in nursing homes will get the help and care they need from caring staff. Unfortunately, in other cases, nursing home residents may suffer abuse from employees...
Certain types of accidents can lead to a person being crushed. This can lead to crush syndrome, which is a serious medical condition that requires immediate medical attention. These injuries are usually worse when the compression has been prolonged. Once the...
It's no secret that the healthcare field has seen a decrease in workers. The impact of this downward trend is acutely felt in the long-term care industry. Unfortunately, staffing shortages may lead to an increase in patient neglect. Protecting your loved ones The...
There are some cases in which a person can get attacked by a dog without any warning, and the victim may not have time to try to avoid getting bitten. But there are certainly other times when a dangerous dog will approach, and you have to decide how to respond to the...
Make no mistake: A slip-and-fall can ruin your day, your week and perhaps the rest of your life. A slip-and-fall accident can happen to anyone at any time. Depending on the severity of the resulting injuries, you might end up needing financial compensation for tens of...
For several decades, the problem of nursing home neglect and abuse has received much attention, and awareness of many harmful issues has become widespread. Adult children faced with placing a parent in a nursing home or other care facility have valid concerns about...
In a nursing home, residents sometimes need the intravenous delivery of medications. For example, an elderly person may be dehydrated or need special medications to help keep them healthy. IVs are largely safe, but there is a risk that IV medications could get mixed...
Nursing homes are supposed to be sanctuaries for the elderly and vulnerable. However, neglect in nursing homes is common — and is often due to understaffing and the prioritization of profits over care. Nursing home residents may not be willing or even able to tell you...
Falling becomes a more serious health risk as people grow older. Aging can reduce the amount of muscle someone has and decrease their bone density, meaning that a fall is more likely to result in fractures. Issues with balance are also common as people age, especially...