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September 24, 2018

The Different Types of Abuse in Nursing Homes

Research varies regarding how many U.S. citizens over the age of 65 who have been mistreated, exploited, injured, or abused by a caregiver. Some believe around 1-2 million seniors have been abused, whereas others say 5 million. The fact of...

September 13, 2018

Steps to Take Following a Motorcycle Accident

Being involved in a motorcycle accident can be one of the scariest events you will ever go through. While motorcycles are a great - and fun - mode of transportation, they also pose inherent risks. Every time you step onto...

August 24, 2018

Texas Doctor Will Not Serve Time for Raping Sedated Patient

Houston doctor Shafeeq Sheikh was found guilty of raping a sedated patient in her hospital room in 2013, but he was only sentenced to 10 years of probation by a Texas jury last week. According to Houston Police chief Art...

August 23, 2018

What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Wrongful death is a type of personal injury that occurs when someone is killed by another person’s negligence. These cases are often complicated because the lawsuit is filed by the estate of the deceased person against the party who is...

August 14, 2018

Teen Accuses World-Famous Mayo Clinic of ‘Medical Kidnapping’

Last week a teen escaped from the Mayo Clinic, accusing the famed center of “medical kidnapping.” According to the report, 18-year-old Alyssa Gilderhus suffered a brain aneurysm over Christmas, at which point she was placed at the Mayo Clinic for...

August 8, 2018

U.S. Mothers Suffering Preventable Deaths in Hospitals

A recent USA Today investigation found that thousands of women experience fatal or life-changing injuries during childbirth every single year because of a failure on the part of medical professionals to follow proper safety protocols. According to the report, doctors...

July 27, 2018

Personal Injury Lawsuits in Texas: How They Work

Accidents can take place anytime, anywhere. If you are injured in an accident in Texas, there are several important things to keep in mind. Whether you were injured in an accident on your way to work, while dining at a...

July 10, 2018

What to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home

Nursing homes are an important staple in our community, as they provide long-term care, attention, and personal care services for seniors. Depending on the facility, these services usually include nursing assistants, 24-hour supervision, physical or occupational therapy, meals, and assistance...

June 28, 2018

Why Nursing Home Abuse Incidents Often Go Unreported

It is believed that elder abuse is extremely unreported, making it difficult for us to determine exactly how many seniors are taken advantage of each year. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, only an estimated one in every...

June 14, 2018

Nursing Homes Continue to Push Antipsychotics

A new report published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) indicates that many U.S. nursing homes continue to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics. While nursing home providers have stated that they have implemented changes in order to reduce...

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