If you visit your loved one at the nursing home and notice a sudden change of behavior or unexpected injuries, you will probably be concerned. And with good reason, as these can be signs of systemic neglect or abuse. If the home cannot explain and document these...
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What happens if you’re partly at fault for a wreck in Illinois?
Illinois is a fault-based state, which means the person who causes a crash is financially responsible for the harm that follows. As such, drivers in Illinois generally pursue compensation directly from the at-fault driver’s insurance company rather than relying solely...
What should you do if someone is tailgating you?
If you are working on becoming a defensive driver, it starts with identifying the mistakes other drivers make. One common mistake is tailgating. The driver behind you may be just one or two seconds back, or even closer, and you see that they could cause a rear-end...
Are falls a sign of nursing home negligence?
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision. However, it sometimes becomes necessary when it’s no longer possible for them to live on their own or they require more skilled care than in-home caregivers can provide. Having too many falls at home is...
How can you prove wrongful death?
Death is painful, but the can worsen if someone else’s carelessness caused their death. You might wonder if it’s possible to actually prove that a death was wrongful. The answer is yes, but it requires clear evidence and a careful approach. Proving wrongful death is...
Some car accident hand injuries can be disabling
What would you do without the proper use of one or both hands? Since they are essential for nearly every daily task, from driving to working to caring for loved ones, your life would probably look a lot different. Hands are directly in the line of fire in a vehicle...
Can nursing homes prevent bedsores?
Bedsores have a strong association with advanced age. As people spend more of their time in bed or in chairs, their risk of developing a pressure ulcer, decubitis ulcer or bedsore increases. Sometimes, families are dismissive about bedsores that affect the health of...
Can I keep the same child car seat after a crash?
Spending money on items such as a new car seat for your child might not be an attractive proposition in the aftermath of a car crash. Even minor collisions can prove expensive, so you may want to limit your expenditures at this time. You may, therefore, be wondering...
Why are narcissistic doctors inclined to medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare practitioner’s actions or omissions harm a patient. While mistakes can happen in any medical setting, some doctors display personality traits that raise the risk of such incidents. Narcissistic tendencies in particular can...
Do you know the 3 categories for driving distractions?
It is certainly true that there are specific types of distracted driving that most people are aware of. One of the most popular examples is texting and driving. As much as people do take the risk and text while they are behind the wheel, they also know that this is a...