Personal Injury

If you’re looking for a nursing home or other care facility for a loved one or if they’re already living in one, you need to know about something called “elopement.” In nursing home parlance, elopement is when someone who’s “cognitively, physically, mentally,...

If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, personal injury compensation may be an option. These types of claims often result from road traffic collisions, slips and falls, dog bites and medical malpractice. The financial compensation awarded in a...

People who are struck by a semi-truck will often suffer from catastrophic injuries. If this occurs, they need to determine the cause of the crash so they can name the appropriate parties as defendants in the claim. There are several causes they may need to consider as...

Realizing that a teen in the family now qualifies for driver's education is exciting but also terrifying for parents. Most parents remember how important the independence of driving was for their own process of maturing. At the same time, they are no doubt aware of...

Nursing home residents count on staff members to help them remain safe. One way they must be kept safe is through fall prevention measures. When a new resident moves into the nursing home, they must have a fall risk assessment.  If the fall risk assessment shows that...

All types of road traffic collisions have the potential to result in severe injuries. However, the most serious type of common crashes are head-on collisions. These involve two vehicles colliding while traveling in opposite directions. When two cars traveling at the...

Automobile drivers are not always mindful of motorcyclists when they’re sharing the road. Many drivers who coexist with motorcycle riders may not notice them, even when they are directly in front of their field of sight. When accidents occur, they can often be...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common for men and women of all ages, but they’re particularly troublesome for the elderly.  They’re also the number one most common infection among residents in residential care facilities, and they can be a sign of nursing home...