Nursing home abuse and neglect has existed as long as nursing homes have. However, recent days and an increasing strain on medical staff across the nation resulted in an increase in cases of neglect. As the population ages and finds more to feel concerned with in the...
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Month: May 2022
Which trucking regulation violations commonly result in accidents?
By its nature, trucking is dangerous. Moving thousands of pounds of steel for long hours means an error might end in disaster. Trucking laws are in place to combat this possibility. Ignoring these standards increases the odds of a roadside accident. Anyone with...
How footage from a dash cam provides crucial evidence
Another car blew through a stop sign, and you were unable to avoid hitting it. The crash startled you, and now, just as startling, the other driver fails to tell the truth about what happened. But you have something that supports your story – the actual truth. With a...
Teen drivers: 3 tips to avoid an accident
If you're like most teenagers, you likely can't wait to get your driver's license. Under Indiana's graduated license system, new drivers under the age of 21 must first obtain a learner's permit for 180 days before a probationary driver's license is issued. Even after...
Most common serious injuries that occur during car accidents
Answering a phone call, replying to a text message, taking a bite of your food, or updating your GPS are momentary distractions we allow ourselves while driving, but they can have devastating consequences. The price of medical injuries in a car accident can be several...
What’s my recourse if I get injured on someone else’s property?
It’s a hot day, so you decide to head to the gym to go for a swim. You come out of the locker room and make your way towards the stairs down to the pool. Once you hit the first step, however, your bare foot slips out from under you and you go tumbling down the...
How do traumatic brain injuries manifest?
Suffering from head trauma can easily result in brain trauma as well. The severity of the injury itself will often have a direct impact on the level of damage, with more intense injuries resulting in traumatic damage. When these traumatic injuries manifest, it is...
