For years, the roads got safer. You read the reports and saw fewer accidents, injuries and fatalities. The trend literally held for decades. It wouldn't be long, you thought, until driving was one of the safest ways to get around. And then, in recent years, the trend...
One common problem among patients of nursing homes is the risk of dehydration. Patients may take many medications, and certain types could make them prone to dehydration. Along with the inability to obtain a drink whenever they want and difficulty with memory lapses,...
Delayed injuries are often a concern among those injured in car crashes. In many cases, the injuries themselves are present at the time of the crash, but the victim may not realize it until much later. At that time, the victim may have gone home without medical care,...
Nursing home abuse comes in many forms, and one of those is theft. While it's not a physical form of abuse, it does take advantage of victims and take away their power. Like with other forms of nursing home abuse, those who steal from patients are acting in a way that...
For many people, the choice to place a loved one in a nursing home is difficult for everyone involved. Even in circumstances where the care facility operates well and the staff are capable and trustworthy, the emotional strain of the transition is difficult to bear....
When you are in a motor vehicle accident, the first thought you may have is for your passengers. You know the condition you are in based on how you feel, but your passengers may be badly hurt or need emergency care. If there are witnesses, people may try to help you....
After your injury, you find yourself dealing with chronic pain. Some days are better than others, but it's always there. It becomes a constant presence in your life. That injury -- whether it came from a car accident, a workplace accident or something else entirely --...
Elder abuse isn't just physical — it can also be financial. Here is a horrible story about workers who stole over $600,000 from a resident. The woman had no living relatives and was diagnosed with dementia, leaving her unable to take care of her own affairs. The...
Personal injuries come in two main forms: acute and overuse. If you have been hurt by another person, you've suffered an acute injury. An acute injury refers to one that is caused by a sudden event, whereas the overuse injury happens over time due to wearing down the...
Many people in the general public still do not know that commercial trucks contain devices that record several kinds of information useful after a serious accident, much like airplanes contain "black boxes" that record flight data. Similarly, manufacturers build these...