Have you been injured in a car accident? If so, then you’ve probably experienced your fair share of physical and emotional pain and suffering. If your injuries were severe, you might also be dealing with long-term ramifications, such as permanent disability. Making...
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Pressure ulcers may signal nursing home neglect
You don't want to seem paranoid, but if you suspect something is not right with your loved one who is living in a nursing home, you have the right—and perhaps the obligation—to ask some questions. It is true that some nursing homes are...
What steps should you take after a car accident?
A car accident is a traumatic and intimidating event. It can leave you with injuries, damage to your personal property and other issues that can affect multiple areas of your life. The days and weeks after this type of event are important, especially if you believe...
The issue with prescription drug errors
Patients look to their physicians to provide them with assistance. Sometimes, that comes in the form of a prescription. However, when the patient receives the wrong medication or dosage, it becomes a medical error that can have dangerous results.While...
Facing injuries and other issues after a motorcycle crash
A recent study shows that 300 fewer fatalities from motorcycle crashes occurred in 2017 than in 2016. Although it appears to be good news, this statistic continues to fluctuate.The average motorcycle rider is 40 or older now and represents an age group that...
How to document a fall at a swimming pool
Summers in Silver Spring can be sweltering. When looking for a respite from the heat, you may head to a local swimming pool. Any time you walk on or around wet surfaces, though, you have some risk of slipping and falling. The National Floor Safety Institute...
Falls kill about 1,800 U.S. nursing home residents annually
Many older Americans have age-related factors affecting them that make them more prone to falling. Many of them live in facilities that do not always make every effort to prevent resident falls. Together, this can be a deadly combination. If you have a parent or other...
The importance of a social media blackout after a car accident
Social media has changed numerous aspects of everyday life. A vast majority of Americans log onto some social media website at least once a day, and research suggests the average person will spend roughly five years of his or her life on social media. People...
Medical errors the nation’s third-most common cause of death
When something ails you or makes you feel unlike yourself, you likely place a call to your doctor hoping he or she will tell you what is wrong and what you can do to make it better. Chances are, you then follow your doctor’s recommendations, and with any luck,...
What is your Maryland car accident case worth
If you are considering filing a lawsuit to recover damages sustained in a car crash, you likely want to know how much you can expect to receive. Although no one can ever promise you a specific amount, experienced lawyers can often make an educated estimate after...