Vehicle accidents can completely change your life. You could be injured or even unable due to work. You may need ongoing medical treatment that is inconvenient and expensive. You could lose your vehicle or other valuable property. One common error that leads to accidents is the failure to yield. If you were the victim of …
More people are bicycling around Philadelphia city streets. Cyclists bike to work and school, and it is becoming some people’s preferred way to get around the city. It also means that more bicycles share the road with cars, trucks, and buses. The inevitable conclusion is that more accidents involving personal injuries are bound to happen …
Pennsylvania is one of the states that can boast a relatively low percentage of uninsured drivers on the road, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Even so, you may still find yourself in an accident with a driver who is either uninsured or under-insured. An accident alone can be enough to through you off financially. …
Neglect is a form of elder abuse. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), neglect is the failure to meet an older adult’s essential needs, including nutrients, hygiene, and medical care. Neglect in nursing homes may be all too common. A study cited by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), found …
According to the National Council on Aging, sexual abuse in nursing homes consists of fondling, touching, penetrating, or engaging in other forms of sexual activity with a senior who is unable to understand and unwilling to consent. In most sexual abuse cases, the elderly person is physically forced, threatened, and made to feel afraid. Sometimes, …
Aggressive drivers are a danger to anyone near them on the road. According to the Insurance Information Institute, aggressive driving is a leading cause of car accidents and is responsible for many yearly car crash fatalities. If you or your loved ones are suffering after having an aggressive driving car accident, you should not pay …
Getting hurt in a car accident is traumatic enough, but when you find out the other driver does not have insurance, it may feel as though your troubles are only starting. Fortunately, a Tallahassee uninsured car accident lawyer can help you navigate the process of recovering damages, even when the other driver is uninsured. If …
A hit and run accident happens when a driver hits another motorist, bicyclist, motorcyclist, or pedestrian and flees the scene without stopping to give first aid or insurance information. If you or a loved one was injured in this type of accident, a Tallahassee hit and run accident lawyer might be able to help you …
Healthcare fraud remains one of the most prevalent types of insurance fraud in the U.S. today, and two programs that perpetrators often target are Medicare and Medicaid. In nursing homes, residents are particularly vulnerable to financial abuse because of their cognitive issues, physical condition, and other health concerns. They rely on administrators and staff members …
Broken bones present particular risks for the elderly population. It is important for those working in a nursing home to take precautions to protect residents from the possibility of falls, reducing the likelihood of a fracture. Although falls account for several fractures (broken bones) in nursing homes, some residents could also suffer a broken bone …
Medical malpractice can occur if a medical provider does not exercise a good standard of care, resulting in injury and harm to a patient. Doctors, nurses, surgeons, midwives, and other health professionals can all commit medical malpractice. In 2016, Johns Hopkins patient safety experts reported that more than 250,000 deaths due to medical error occur …
Aggressive driving continues to be a major problem on our nation’s roads. According to the American Safety Council, aggressive driving is responsible for 66 percent of traffic fatalities. Aggressive drivers pose a serious danger to all road users, including car occupants, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Aggressive driving can cost lives and cause devastating injuries as …
Businesses and property owners are responsible for security on their premises to keep people safe. Crimes that occur to patrons, visitors, or tenants on public property or property owned by an individual or entity may have been prevented if adequate security was present. When adequate security is not present, the property owner may be guilty …
Texas is a leader in many ways, but unfortunately, this includes the number of lives lost in truck accidents each year in the state, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Along with California, it also has more truck accidents with injuries than most other states. If you have been injured, or if you have …
Class action lawsuits are proof there is strength in numbers and large groups of people. When multiple individuals consider filing lawsuits against an entity for the same reason, those people may benefit from a class action lawsuit that represents action for the greater good. If you need advice on initiating or joining a class action, …
A rollover accident is a type of car accident where a vehicle flips onto its side or back. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), location and speed play significant roles in the seriousness of this type of crash. This type of accident can be especially dangerous, as engineers did not design cars …
Nursing home abuse is a significant challenge in the United States that likely impacts many more seniors than reported yearly. If your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, you have a lot to deal with and may feel overwhelmed. You have many things to handle at once: Reporting the abuse. Working with …
Nursing home abuse can have devastating effects on the seniors involved in the abuse. From fear to physical health concerns, recovering from nursing home abuse can take time, resources, and compassion. In the worst case scenarios, your loved one could die as a result of nursing home abuse or neglect from caregivers. Any victim of …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 36,000 people died on U.S. roads in 2018, and there were more than 2.7 million injuries. Of those, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reports that Pennsylvania car accidents accounted for over 78,000 injuries and nearly 1,200 deaths. In 2017, 99 motor vehicle fatalities occurred …
Millions of elderly Americans live in licensed nursing home facilities, and sadly, some of them will likely experience some form of abuse while in nursing care. The world’s elderly population is growing quickly, and California is no exception. According to the State of California Department of Justice, the population of residents aged 65 and older …
