When you go to the doctor, you probably have every faith that the physician will diagnose and treat you correctly. Unfortunately, mistakes sometimes happen. While some mistakes may be a legitimate accident, some mistakes occur due to negligence on behalf of the...
Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. One second, a person is driving home from work; the next, they are on the side of the road exchanging contact information with other drivers, talking to police and taking photos of the damage. However, when the crash is...
Technological progress in recent years has helped contribute to numerous advances in the healthcare industry. Not all of these have focused specifically on medical treatments; indeed, progress on the administrative and analytical fronts has helped to optimize the...
Putting your parent in a nursing home has probably been one of the most difficult decisions you had to make. You may have particular concerns over how the home will treat your loved one. If you learn how nursing home neglect could show up, you may recognize problems...
Nursing home negligence is very common across the United States. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it is important to stay vigilant. However, it is also not uncommon for your loved one to experience a period of transition when moving into a nursing home. As...
Individuals in nursing homes are usually there because they need around the clock care or supervision. They cannot live alone, so they need to have an attentive staff to watch over them and assist them when needed to ensure their health and safety. Nursing homes...
Elderly nursing home residents are at risk for countless hazards. From physical injuries to worsening conditions, the elderly rely on a nursing home staff for diligent care and attention. When the staff becomes negligent or abusive, however, devastating harm can...
The decision to move a parent or other aging relative into an assisted living facility or a nursing home is often a difficult one for people to make. On one hand, family members must come to terms with the fact that their loved one may be declining. Many adult...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is the agency tasked with oversight of the county's nursing home facilities. However, some groups indicate that a change is needed. At the same time, a new ruling by the State Supreme Court caps awards for nursing...
California car accident injuries can range from bruises and scrapes to those that have life-altering consequences. If your crash involved multiple cars or a big rig, you might suffer from burns that affect your day-to-day life for the foreseeable future. We often...
