Being involved in a car accident of any kind is both a scary and overwhelming experience. If you and/or your passengers have sustained serious injuries, this is even more the case. While the majority of us have probably been involved in some type of car accident at one point or another, it doesn’t make knowingContinue reading “What to Expect After You’ve Been in a Car Accident”
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How to Choose the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One
Making the tough decision to place your elderly loved one under the care of a nursing home is hard enough, let alone finding one that you can trust. In recent years nursing home abuse and neglect has risen in the United States, asking us to beg the question as to whether or not our lovedContinue reading “How to Choose the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One”
Is Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes Real?
Many people find this hard to believe, but sexual abuse in nursing homes is a very real, growing problem in the United States. According to the Nursing Home Abuse Center, anywhere from 1-2 millions elderly adults have been the victim of some level of misconduct, abuse, or neglect while under the care of a nursingContinue reading “Is Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes Real?”
Texting and Driving: The New Texas Law
Effective September 1, 2017, texting while driving will be illegal in the state of Texas. This is a monumental move for the state and comes in light of reports that injuries and deaths caused by distracted drivers are on the rise in Texas. On June 6th, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 62 into law,Continue reading “Texting and Driving: The New Texas Law”
How Safe is Your Loved Ones’ Nursing Home?
No one likes to think about their loved one having a bad experience in a nursing home. When you make the decision to move your parents or elderly loved ones into a nursing home, you naturally expect they will be well-cared for, every single day. But the truth of the matter is that nearly allContinue reading “How Safe is Your Loved Ones’ Nursing Home?”
Is Your Loved One Being Neglected at a Nursing Home?
No one wants to believe their loved one is being abused or neglected when under the care of a nursing home staff, but unfortunately it happens all too frequently. Regardless of how much time and effort you put into finding your loved one the perfect nursing home, there is a fairly good chance they mayContinue reading “Is Your Loved One Being Neglected at a Nursing Home?”
The Dangers of Pharmacy Errors
Medical malpractice is the third-leading cause of death in America, a shocking statistic that many people are unaware of. There are numerous different scenarios that may lead to medical malpractice, from doctor negligence or leaving items in a surgery patient to pharmacy errors. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a safety advisory toContinue reading “The Dangers of Pharmacy Errors”
Sherman Pain Management Doctor Linked to Deaths
Earlier this week a news story broke accusing a long-time Sherman, Texas pain management doctor of prescribing patients throughout Texas and Oklahoma with lethal doses of medication. According to the report, Dr. Gregg Diamond conspired with others to write unnecessary prescriptions for pain management drugs like morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, hydrocodone, and alprazolam since as farContinue reading “Sherman Pain Management Doctor Linked to Deaths”
Can I Sue My Employer For My Injury?
In most cases, if you have been injured on-the-job you are barred from suing your employer. This is due to the fact that most businesses have workers’ compensation insurance to cover any injuries sustained by employees. Workers’ compensation insurance protects employers from getting sued by their employees, and it also benefits workers. All 50 U.S.Continue reading “Can I Sue My Employer For My Injury?”
Can You Detect Nursing Home Abuse?
Many people are faced with the tough decision of putting their parents or elderly loved ones in a nursing home when they can no longer care for themselves. While this seems to be the safest option and the one that will ensure they receive the care and attention they need, this is not always theContinue reading “Can You Detect Nursing Home Abuse?”