Nursing home abuse and neglect are some of the worst things that can happen to the elderly. These cases are troubling because they affect the people who rely on the support of others the most. What's good to know is that the lenders who give loans and consider...
Year: 2019
How to adjust to living with an amputation
As you were working, one of the guards on the machines fell away. You knew you needed to reattach it, but with only a few more cuts to make, you decided to complete the job. Moments later, it was every nightmare you'd ever had come true. Your hand was jerked into the...
4-vehicle crash leaves 2 with significant injuries
When you're traveling on the road, one thing you might notice is an uptick in the number of large semitrucks. With a better economy, more goods move around the country. As the holidays arrive, even more of these vehicles will cram their way onto roadways. Semitrucks...
Rear-end crashes cause serious injuries
You were on your way to your children's school when a bus driver behind you failed to slow down fast enough for a four-way stop. The next thing you knew, your vehicle was being pushed into the intersection, where you were hit by another driver after the initial strike...
Rear-end crash leads to 2 injured in McHenry
Crashes can scar, maim and take the lives of those involved. Take, for example, this case that happened on Nov. 8. One driver was seriously hurt, and another suffered minor injuries when they were involved in a rear-end collision. According to the story, the McHenry...
Recognize neglect to give your loved one the help they need
Nursing home neglect is something that you may find harder to identify than abuse. Someone who is neglected may get used to being left alone for days at a time, or the staff of a nursing home may know when families are coming and get those who are neglected ready and...
If you’re in a crash, you may want to file a claim
When you were driving home from your child's soccer game, you were just trying to get there safely. You took your time and stayed off your digital devices. You had your kids be quiet, and you made your way home. Unfortunately, not everyone is as cautious as you are....
7 dangers in the construction industry
On a yearly basis, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous in the United States. It leads to many accidents, injuries and fatalities. Part of this is due to the size of the industry; with so many workers, injury statistics are bound to be high. But the...
Why are teenagers more dangerous drivers?
Your job frequently lets you out at 3:30 in the afternoon, which is one of the perks you enjoy. You get to go home a bit early, avoiding the traffic jams so common around 5 p.m., and you get to spend some more time with your family. You really value that time, and you...
New icon to help improve transparency of nursing home citations
Nursing home abuse has no place in a medical facility. Abuse and neglect are both a result of people who aren't doing their jobs or who believe that they have power that they want to exert over another person. The reality is that no elder should ever have to deal with...