Personal Injury

You should be able to expect the items you buy to be fit for purpose. When you’re buying products that can cause a safety risk if they fail, it’s especially important that you know you can trust them to keep you safe. The problem is, this isn’t always the case. ...

One of the most frightening symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be memory loss (amnesia). A person may be unable to recall long stretches of time or have selective gaps in their memory.  If the amnesia is caused by swelling in the brain, the condition often...

Generally speaking, bedsores happen when the skin doesn't get proper blood flow. A bedsore — otherwise known as a pressure ulcer — can form at the spot where the blood flow has been restricted, and this can be incredibly painful. Bedsores can also get infected and...

When you have a personal injury claim, your attorney may engage in settlement negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurer. Often in these talks, the insurance company will make a "lowball" settlement offer that comes nowhere close to covering the full cost of the...

Many adults face the difficult decision of placing their elderly parents in a nursing home. Most older adults in nursing homes will get the help and care they need from caring staff. Unfortunately, in other cases, nursing home residents may suffer abuse from employees...

Certain types of accidents can lead to a person being crushed. This can lead to crush syndrome, which is a serious medical condition that requires immediate medical attention. These injuries are usually worse when the compression has been prolonged. Once the...

It's no secret that the healthcare field has seen a decrease in workers. The impact of this downward trend is acutely felt in the long-term care industry. Unfortunately, staffing shortages may lead to an increase in patient neglect. Protecting your loved ones The...

There are some cases in which a person can get attacked by a dog without any warning, and the victim may not have time to try to avoid getting bitten. But there are certainly other times when a dangerous dog will approach, and you have to decide how to respond to the...

Make no mistake: A slip-and-fall can ruin your day, your week and perhaps the rest of your life. A slip-and-fall accident can happen to anyone at any time. Depending on the severity of the resulting injuries, you might end up needing financial compensation for tens of...

For several decades, the problem of nursing home neglect and abuse has received much attention, and awareness of many harmful issues has become widespread. Adult children faced with placing a parent in a nursing home or other care facility have valid concerns about...