If you have a loved one who receives care in a nursing home, you probably have some reasonable expectations for the quality of that care. If your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you may have expectations regarding the...
Personal Injury
How can nursing home prevent falls?
If you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home, you expect them to be safeguarded from certain risks. Many elderly people have a high risk of experiencing a damaging fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Approximately 300,000 older...
Heat waves and bicycle accidents
Many different risk factors lead to bicycle crashes, such as heavy rain, distracted driving, drunk drivers and confusing parts of the road (bad signage, etc.). However, extreme heat raises a number of concerns and if you ride your bicycle during the summer months, you...
Is your loved one’s nursing home up to standard?
You trust in extended-care facilities to do more than take care of those whom you love; you trust that they follow the state and federal standards required for a quality living and healthcare environment. Unfortunately, some facilities fall short of these standards...
Social media and personal injury suits
If you begin a lawsuit against somebody, you probably expect a reaction. However, the reaction may not be exactly what you expect. You might expect the other parties to start analyzing your injuries. You might expect them to begin negotiations with you. However, what...
Do you know these reasons for nursing home falls?
You hesitated to put your aging mother or father into a nursing home, but you felt it was the right thing to do. Recently, your loved one fell, and the nursing home may not know what happened. Medical supply manufacturer AliMed provides common reasons for falls in...
How road rage endangers the lives of others
Navigating the Maryland roadways can be daunting at times. Whether you are running late to an important meeting or are stuck behind a slow driver, you may feel angry and aggressive while behind the wheel. If you have, you are certainly not alone. In fact, AAA...
4 ways to protect yourself from summer motorcycle hazards
Now that summer is here to stay, temporarily that is, you probably want to savor the season with as many motorcycle rides as possible. Even though a clear day may appear to be perfect for a long ride, it’s important refresh your bike and your skills and understand...
How to reduce bicycle accidents
With warmer weather, more and more people are riding their bicycles, whether as a means of commute or for leisure. The presence of cyclists on the road increase the risk of accidents. There are things that both cyclists and motorists can focus on to make sure everyone...
What role does alcohol play in pedestrian accidents?
As a pedestrian, you are more vulnerable on the road than people who are in vehicles. This means you must use extra caution when crossing roads and make yourself visible to drivers who may not see you. While you may be aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, it...