The decision to place a loved one in the care of a nursing home is a serious one. It is often the best possible solution for an elderly person and his or her family. Unfortunately, the decision is a difficult one with elder abuse within nursing homes becoming a growing problem. Elder abuse can come… Read More »
Anyone who drives knows that wet conditions such as rain and snow can wreak havoc with driving conditions. A normal commute can double in time, and as you drive you may pass one or more cars that have left the roadway and landed in a ditch. While no one can control the weather, it is… Read More »
Distracted drivers endanger not only themselves, but also occupants of other vehicles on the road and pedestrians on the sidewalk. With the rising popularity of smartphones, the problem only continues to get worse. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drivers who use hand-held devices are four times more likely to get into… Read More »
Serious car crashes can lead to a host of problems for those who survive as well as for their families. Victims with catastrophic injuries may face years of physical therapy and emotional trauma as well as loss of their current, future and potential earnings. When negligence is involved, victims may be able to seek compensation… Read More »
When your child is sick and feverish, you may reach for one of the common fever-reducing drugs such as children’s aspirin or ibuprofen. Unfortunately, in some cases giving these and other drugs to a child may cause a serious and potentially fatal condition called Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) due to an allergic reaction. SJS affects… Read More »
Pedestrians take a risk each time they take to the sidewalks. While walking to get places or for health reasons is generally an excellent choice, pedestrians must remain alert at all times when walking near roadways. A significant percentage of pedestrians are injured at intersections. Many are hit by vehicles that are backing up. According… Read More »
When you use a product in the manner it was intended, you expect to do so without injury. This expectation applies to your car. Yet each day consumers are injured by defective automotive parts. Perhaps the most famous such case in recent times was the unintended acceleration of Toyota vehicles resulting in several serious crashes…. Read More »
Car accidents happen on average every 100,000 miles per driver. If you are injured or there is significant damage, it helps you to have a plan of action that you can follow. This is especially important if you have sustained serious injuries and you believe the fault lies with the other driver. After a car… Read More »
Trucks are large and weigh far more than the average passenger vehicle. It’s not surprising, therefore, that accidents involving trucks can easily cause catastrophic injury and death. However, many accidents that involve semi trucks could have been prevented. The main reasons that truck accidents occur are: Speeding. Traveling at too great a speed is one… Read More »
News reports are filled with frequent recalls of harmful and dangerous drugs. Many times, companies voluntarily issue a recall after receiving consumer complaints. However, in other situations the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) may be the one to issue a recall. The FDA follows a lengthy list of procedures when a recall is warranted. If a… Read More »