Driving during the winter presents unique challenges, particularly to those who must navigate snowy and icy conditions. Car snow accidents are common during the winter, and they often result in serious injuries. Fortunately, however, if you prepare adequately, your odds of staying safe while driving in the winter increase dramatically. In this...
Survey Says More than 8 in 10 Nursing Homes Face Staffing Issues
It is well known that there is often inadequate staffing in nursing homes. Until recently, the severity of this issue was largely unknown. However, a recent survey conducted by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) revealed the severity of this problem. In this article, we discuss the results of the AHCA...
Can an Expired Inspection Lead to a Denied Car Accident Claim?
Several states require drivers to obtain vehicle safety inspections regularly. In these states, a failed vehicle inspection can result in a rejected inspection sticker. In addition, a driver who fails to obtain an inspection or has an expired inspection may be subject to fines or face auto insurance suspension. This issue is...
PTSD After a Car Accident: “Invisible” Injuries Following a Car Wreck
People often associate post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, with soldiers, police officers, and others who routinely experience traumatic events. Although people involved in these professions are certainly highly susceptible to PTSD, this disorder reaches far beyond these high-stress professions. In fact, PTSD can affect any person who experiences a situation...
4 Signs of Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes
Millions of Americans live in nursing homes. Some of these facilities do a great job of caring for their residents. Unfortunately, however, many don’t. In fact, abuse and neglect in these facilities are rampant. Therefore, if you have a loved one who resides in a nursing home, you must know how to...
Electronic Health Record Errors: How Digital Missteps Can Impact Patient Care
Technology is intended to make our lives easier, and in many cases, it does just that. In fact, technology has greatly improved the speed in which we are able to obtain and share key information. However, the widespread use of technology is not without its problems. One area in which technology can...
4 Reasons You May Not Want to Accept Your Personal Injury Settlement Right Away
There’s a lot to consider after an accident. In addition to addressing accident-related injuries and pain, most people’s top concern following an accident is money. Unfortunately, financial issues often accompany personal injuries, including high medical bills, lost time at work, and more. This often leads people to accept the first settlement offer...
It’s Starting to Get Darker: Are Car Accidents More Likely to Happen at Night?
Studies indicate that drivers on the road at night are about three times more likely than daytime drivers to be involved in a serious automobile accident. The reason for this is that driving at night presents several risks that aren’t present during the day. In this article, we examine some of...
Can You Sue a Healthcare Provider for Causing Pain?
Anyone who has undergone a medical procedure knows that pain sometimes comes with the territory. However, when it comes to medical malpractice, not all pain is created equal. In other words, while certain types of pain are unavoidable, others may be compensable in a lawsuit if medical malpractice is involved. In this...
Medical Malpractice vs. Bad Outcome: Know the Difference
Although we hope for the best when addressing a medical issue with a doctor or other healthcare professional, we don’t always get the outcomes we desire. Unfortunately, this is just the nature of medical treatment. However, sometimes, a poor medical outcome is not the result of the uncertain nature of medicine and...