If you are ever in a motor vehicle accident, you are likely to be appreciative of your car's airbags. After all, when airbags deploy properly, they provide a cushion-like barrier between your body and the hard surfaces of your car. These innovative safety features may...
Culver City Medical Malpractice Blog
Is dehydration evidence of nursing home neglect?
If you have an elderly relative who lives in a nursing home, you undoubtedly want him or her to receive top-level care. Still, because nursing homes can be busy places, you may expect your loved one to have to wait for certain services. Receiving a steady supply of...
Nursing home liability in neglect cases
If you are like most people, you probably agonized over placing someone you love in a nursing home. You did all the research you could to find the facility that cares. Federal and state regulations require that these homes provide reasonable levels of care based on...
Caring for a loved one with a TBI
Traumatic brain injuries often impact those who suffer them, as well as their families. According to the California Department of Rehabilitation, approximately 1.7 million people suffer new traumatic brain injuries each year across the U.S. The effects of such harm...
Is it normal to have anxiety about driving after a crash?
Experiencing a car accident in California can leave you feeling anxious and afraid to drive again. You may experience vivid replays of your accident or feel triggered when you pass the spot where it happened. Recognizing the normalcy of these feelings can provide some...
Do not ignore delayed symptoms after an accident
Not all car accidents result in immediate symptoms. In some crashes, especially minor ones, symptoms may take a day or more to appear. Although it may be tempting to ignore these symptoms, some of them can lead to chronic issues if not treated. Others may indicate a...
Is all bruising a sign of nursing home neglect or abuse?
When a loved one lives in a nursing home, it is common to feel anxious or worried over the care and treatment provided. After all, many stories and reports across the nation carry the news about elderly abuse from neglect or misconduct. Bedsores, weight loss and...
4 tips to help you find the best nursing home for your loved one
Just because there is a nursing home in your neighborhood does not mean it will be a good choice for your mom or dad. Here are four tips to help you choose a facility both you and your loved one will be happy with. 1. Do your research Ask for recommendations from...
Reviewing large truck accident fatality data
If you worry about finding yourself in a serious large truck crash, or you recently lost someone you love in such an accident, it is very important to take a closer look at this issue. On the road, large trucks are especially dangerous, not only because of their size...
How does wrongful death occur in nursing homes?
We have all heard the horror stories that abound about nursing home conditions, abuse and neglect that can, and often do, harm the residents. While the majority of nursing homes provide good care and place their residents’ health and well being ahead of everything,...