One of the most common causes of auto accidents is caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving happens when a driver focuses on something other than driving. There are a few common causes of distracted driving, here’s what you should know: 1. Phones Phones are...
Almost all of us know someone who has been involved in a car accident. Injuries are common, and the severity of these can vary drastically. Injuries that lead you to lose your sight are some of the most significant you could suffer. How do they happen? Direct trauma...
When it comes to making the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home, it’s not something anyone does lightly. It often comes after months or even years of agonizing over whether you’re doing the right thing - especially when they’ve made it clear to you they...
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related condition who resides in a nursing home or memory care facility, you’re likely always worried about their well-being. Even the best facilities are short-handed at times. A person with dementia...
Like most people, you probably expect to be reasonably safe from harm when you go to the supermarket or a neighbor’s pool party. Unfortunately, not everyone worries about the personal safety of others – not even seasoned business owners. Some people laugh when you...
The physical harm a motor vehicle accident can cause may last for weeks or months. However, emotional trauma can linger much longer than that for some victims. The last thing you want to do as you are healing from your psychological and physical injuries is to talk...
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, one of the most serious injuries you may have suffered is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This can also be rather problematic because it may be a hidden internal injury. There are not always outward physical symptoms. As...
When you look at car accident trends, you can sort these statistics by gender. What you find is that men are involved in vastly more fatal car accidents than women. This suggests that they cause more of these accidents, and it is also certainly true that more men lose...
Summer is fast approaching, along with graduations, cookouts and vacations. With all those vehicles on the road, it's important to be aware of the dangers of car accidents. Take a few moments and learn why the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the...
Elder abuse is a serious problem affecting millions of older adults yearly. It can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and financial abuse. Unfortunately, elder abuse often goes undetected because the signs are subtle and difficult to recognize. More than...