Few people are more vulnerable than a loved one in a nursing home facility. Patients can be unable to communicate or move without assistance; they may experience dementia or memory loss; they may require powerful medication. All of these factors can make them targets...
What should you do about mounting medical bills after you were hurt by medical malpractice?
Even if you have a medical malpractice case, you may have mounting medical bills to contend with. How should you satisfy bill collectors without going broke, incurring unnecessary fees, or impacting your credit rating? U.S. News & World Report offers the following...
Traumatic brain injuries: What you should know
Motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of traumatic brain injury related hospitalizations in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 155 people die every day from traumatic brain damage. Knowing how to spot the signs...
Burn injuries and their causes
A defective consumer product may cause burn injuries to you or a family member. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as catching on fire or releasing strong chemicals. Whatever the cause, burn injuries can be severe, putting you or an injured loved one at...
Burn injuries and their causes
A defective consumer product may cause burn injuries to you or a family member. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as catching on fire or releasing strong chemicals. Whatever the cause, burn injuries can be severe, putting you or an injured loved one at...
Can a traumatic brain injury affect your personality?
People who suffer head injuries may face a long road to recovery that can involve many stages. Each stage can take weeks, months or even years. In some cases, a person may never fully return to how life had been before the injury. In fact, some people may never return...
How can you protect yourself after a hit-and-run crash?
If a motorist crashes into your vehicle, they are required to remain at the scene so that evidence may be preserved and information may be shared. It is against the law to flee the scene of the crash. But sometimes, that is indeed what happens. If you sustained...
Tired truckers are as dangerous as truckers under the influence
When driving commercial trucks, drivers must be able to react quickly to protect other cars on the road. However, with long hours and a lack of sleep, truck drivers can be dangerous. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association, fatigue contributed to 13%...
Many Amazon-Branded Electronics May Be Dangerous And Defective
Although Amazon is one of the most profitable retailers in the world, the online giant may be showing signs of vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities don’t come in the form of competition, but rather in liability for dangerous and defective products. Earlier this...
2 Surprising ways you may be driving impaired
Operating a motor vehicle may feel routine after years or even decades of driving. Still, the reality is that driving is a complex task that requires a combination of thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination each time you get behind the wheel. However, if you are...