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- Two Key Contributors to Nursing Home Falls
Aug 22, 2018
Falls are an ongoing, serious problem in our nation’s nursing homes. Residents tend to be older and frailer than senior citizens living in the general community, so it’s not a shock that their number of falls per person, per year, is higher. However, other factors come into play that needlessly elevates the figures. Two significant factors that heighten the risk of falls are the overuse of psychotropic drugs and understaffing. Psychotropic drugs affect the mind,...Read More - Don’t Drink and Drive…or Operate Drones
Aug 20, 2018
Drones (a.k.a. uncrewed aerial vehicles) are becoming increasingly popular. They are flown recreationally; hobbyists use them for aerial photography; and they’re being utilized commercially for shipping/delivery of items, site inspections, weather tracking, agricultural endeavors, and so forth. They’ve also garnered headlines for military use over the past decade or two. Due to the prevalence of drone usage, misuse and annoyance issues have arisen. People have been harassed by drones and had their privacy invaded. There...Read More - Bicycling Season in Full Swing
Aug 17, 2018
With the end of summer, many parts of the country see a surge in bicyclists hitting the roadways. That also means a rise in bicycle collisions with cars and trucks. Bicyclists generally come out on the short end of those encounters. Bicyclists have the same rights—and responsibilities—on the road as motorists. If motorists are negligent or reckless and cause injury to a bicyclist, a bicyclist can be compensated for medical bills, lost income, property damage, and...Read More - Auto Accident Victims — Never Go It Alone
Aug 15, 2018
If you are the victim of a negligent driver and sustain significant injuries and damages, it’s always a good idea to hire an auto accident attorney—and almost always a mistake not to. Here’s why… Auto accident attorneys have in-depth knowledge about relevant laws and procedural rules affecting your case. They will advise you of statutes of limitations, filing deadlines, special exceptions, and so forth. They will also handle the paperwork for you, which can be voluminous. An...Read More - Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jul 17, 2018
Sometimes divorce litigation in the courtroom is the only option for a divorcing couple, especially if there are matters of serious disagreement – if hostility and strong distrust exist between the parties, or if past emotional and/or physical abuse was a factor in the relationship. However, for cases that fall outside that domain, out-of-court methods for resolving issues in divorce are becoming increasingly popular and fall under the banner of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The two...Read More - Dash Cams Changing the Liability Landscape
Jul 13, 2018
Small dashboard cameras that record footage in front of the car and inside the car are garnering acclaim from U.S. drivers for a variety of reasons. A dash cam can sometimes clearly show who was at fault in an auto accident, enabling your attorney to build a strong case in your favor as far as insurance claims are concerned. It’s a good backup for fallible memories, fills in missing details lost due to the rapid-fire...Read More - Menace at the Beach (No, Not Sharks)
Jun 28, 2018
Eighty percent of beach rescues performed by lifeguards result from swimmers getting caught in rip currents. Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water that flow away from the shore, back out to sea. They account for over 100 deaths per year at U.S. beaches. Rip currents typically form at low spots or breaks in sandbars or near structures such as jetties and piers. When waves break strongly in some locations close to shore and weakly...Read More - A Good Host’s Duties Might Not End with the Party
Jun 28, 2018
Summer is a busy celebration season. Graduation parties, cookouts, and pool parties dot the landscapes of many people’s social calendars. If alcohol is being served, the hosts of these gatherings should be aware of potential liability issues. Over the last century, most states have established “dram shop” laws. These laws allow third-party lawsuits to be filed against restaurants, bars, and sports venues, among other licensed alcohol vendors, who sell alcoholic beverages to patrons whom they knew—or...Read More - The Heat is on — Safety Tip
Jun 28, 2018
According to the Children, Parked Cars, and Warm Temps—a Bad Mix Leaving children alone in parked vehicles is never a good idea, but it’s especially dangerous on warm days. Dozens of children die each year after being left unattended in vehicles, sometimes even when they are left for just a short amount of time. The temperature inside a vehicle—even on a day that’s just 80 degrees—can quickly rise to levels well over 120 degrees,...Read More - Trimming Your Healthcare Budget
Jun 28, 2018
Healthcare costs continue to rise by leaps and bounds, but opportunities to save hundreds, possibly thousands, of dollars each year do exist. For starters, consider the following: Avoid the emergency room (ER) when it’s not a true emergency. Urgent-care centers can handle sprains and minor fractures (e.g., fingers, toes), and treat strep throat, ear infections, flu-like symptoms, animal bites, and rashes, among other conditions—at a fraction of the cost of an ER. Inquire about a...Read More