The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is not one that is taken lightly. You take the time to visit the selected home and meet the doctors and nurses that will be caring for your loved one. But what happens if you have put your faith […]
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The trauma of a burn injury is unlike any other experience. Burn injury survivors can suffer permanent disfigurement, scarring, nerve damage, or even paralysis. When burn injuries result from the carelessness or negligence of another person or business, it is important for victims to understand that they are owed compensation […]
With the holiday season coming to a close, we are hearing stories of shopping trips gone horribly wrong. From carjackings and assaults in parking lots to fights and even stampedes within stores, holiday shopping can be hazardous! It’s important to remember that owners of commercial properties and businesses are responsible […]
Communities around Kentucky continue to assess the damage after a weekend of one of the worst tornado events in history. The record-breaking tornados that spanned six states and over 200 miles of destruction have dominated the news cycle, and while the devastation is apparent, there are stories of camaraderie, survival, […]
The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) acknowledges electricity as a serious workplace hazard, one that can maim or kill employees and produce extensive property damage. But while electrical risks are often thought of as being unique to certain industries and occupations – ones like construction, utilities and manufacturing […]
A suspicious death or “unexplained death” is considered when the causes and circumstances surrounding a fatality are unclear. This includes deaths that occur without any witnesses present, those that occur under medical care or in nursing homes, or any that do not have a suitable legal or medical explanation. The […]
A particularly dangerous form of elder abuse, the improper use of medication can seriously sicken and even kill nursing home and long-term care residents. Many of the same medicines that are used to keep residents well can become objects of carelessness or tools of control used by staff. The rights […]
October is Residents’ Rights Month for elders living in long-term care facilities across America. The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care first designated this month as a time to focus on the dignity, respect, and individual value of every senior citizen in care. Elders enter the care system for […]
Medical malpractice can be physically, emotionally and financially devastating, and building a case is generally a difficult and complicated process. But as a victim, you have certain rights at each end of the process. While it’s easy for these rights to be taken advantage of, there are steps that can […]
Every relationship with a physician, nurse practitioner, or other medical care provider is rooted in trust and confidence. Patients depend on them for accurate diagnoses, effective treatment of illnesses and injuries, and even emotional support during some of the most trying moments of their lives. But as most of us […]