Elder Abuse
What is a Nursing Home Ombudsman?
Better healthcare and living conditions have increased the average life expectancy by more than 20 years over the last century. This means there has been a huge spike in the
Elder Abuse
What Are the 3 Stages of Sepsis?
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition and an extreme response to an infection in the body. Some people have a higher risk of suffering from sepsis than others, such as nursing
Personal Injury
Intercostal Muscle Strain
An intercostal muscle strain may sound like a minor injury that requires very little professional medical advice, but severe strains can feel similar to a broken rib. Additionally, severe strains
Truck Accidents
Average Semi-Truck Accident Settlement
We’ve all heard the horror stories on the news about how victims of truck accidents suffer serious injuries and death. But maybe you haven’t heard a whole lot about the
Elder Abuse
Types of Abuse in Nursing Homes
As our loved ones age and cannot care for themselves, we must ensure they receive the best care possible. Choosing to place a beloved family member in a care facility
Elder Abuse
Pressure Ulcer Staging
Pressure ulcers are painful, debilitating, and affect millions of people every year. You may recognize this condition by another name: bedsores or pressure sores. Medical professionals group pressure injuries in
Catastrophic Injuries
Permanent Injury Settlement Amounts
The primary goal of personal injury settlements is fully compensating victims for financial losses suffered due to another person’s negligence. Next, these settlements address other losses such as embarrassment, pain
Medical Malpractice
How to Sue a Hospital for Negligence
As much as we would like it to be, modern medicine is not perfect. Doctors and medical facilities aren’t perfect either. Sometimes when a doctor or a hospital makes mistakes,
Car Accidents
Compensation for Death in Car Accident
Maybe a negligent driver caused your loved one’s death, and you’re curious about compensation for death in car accident. A fatal car accident often causes an immense financial burden for
Car Accidents
Chances of Dying in a Car Crash
The chances of dying in a car crash vary based on factors like driving behavior and location. Statistically, the National Safety Council estimates that the odds of dying in a
Car Accidents
What is the Ford Death Wobble?
The infamous Ford death wobble has been documented almost everywhere through YouTube videos, news reports, NHTSA complaints, and lawsuits. The list goes on. But the one who has failed to
Elder Abuse
Can Social Services Force Someone Into a Nursing Home?
No one wants their elderly relative to live the rest of their lives in assisted living facilities. However, for some elderly people, this is the only option, especially as they
