Nursing homes can often provide a safe and caring environment for elderly loved ones. However, instances of elder abuse in nursing homes can occur, causing physical, emotional or financial harm to vulnerable residents. Stay vigilant of the signs that may indicate...
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Year: 2023
Is a store liable if you get hurt in their parking lot?
Parking lots are common areas where accidents and injuries occur. Slip and falls and vehicle collisions can create various hazards in these spaces. When an injury takes place in a store's parking lot, the question arises: is the store responsible for the damages?...
Do nursing homes hire sufficient staff to keep loved ones safe?
Placing a loved one in an Indiana nursing home is a big decision, but if you do not have the time to devote to your loved one’s growing needs, you may have no choice. Many people who place loved ones in nursing homes do so because their loved ones need far more care...
Understanding the impact of brain injury on personality
Brain injuries can have far-reaching consequences, affecting various aspects of a person's life. One significant area that can be profoundly influenced by a brain injury is personality. Find out more about the ways in which a brain injury can change a person's...
How safe are driver-facing cameras in commercial vehicles?
Major retailers and delivery services must meet tight pickup and delivery deadlines to keep customers happy. This often requires drivers to stop at hundreds of addresses every single day. As a result, many corporations want to keep close tabs on the delivery drivers...
Pursuing those responsible: Suing for a work injury
Many people rely on the Workers' Compensation system when they receive injuries in the workplace. However, for catastrophic injuries or deaths, the system might not truly address the underlying issues that caused the accident. This is especially true in complex...
3 types of hotel injuries for which the business is liable
As a hotel guest, you have the right to a safe and comfortable stay during your time on the premises. Any act of negligence on behalf of the hotel, its staff or its owner that results in an injury could be grounds for a premises liability claim against the business....
Who is at fault for a slip and fall in a grocery store?
Slip and fall accidents can occur in any setting, including grocery stores. When a slip and fall occurs, determining who is at fault can be complex. Here are some factors that can determine fault in a slip and fall accident at a grocery store: Store responsibility The...
Challenges the elderly face in securing care
Of all the industries impacted by the pandemic, nursing homes may have suffered the most, particularly the residents occupying facilities nationwide. Stories of overcrowding with facilities accepting covid positive patients made banner headlines. The choice to house...
Chemical plants and asthma: A deadly combination
Oil refineries are types of chemical plants that carry fluids between large processing units. Housed in large industrial complexes, many of these facilities can be found close to residential neighborhoods, with many residents feeling the effects of fumes and...
