When evaluating the level of care your loved one receives in a nursing home, you may want to give more weight to what you observe versus what others say. The signs of nursing home neglect or abuse may come in many forms. Having a general idea of what you should keep...
Understaffed nursing homes often contribute to residents facing neglect and becoming isolated. Human Rights Watch reported that common symptoms of neglect include dehydration and weight loss. Relatives visiting loved ones could prevent serious issues from developing...
Appendicitis is one of the more common medical emergencies kids face every year. In fact, according to the Cleveland Clinic, roughly 70,000 children develop the condition annually. Luckily, thanks to modern medicine, doctors typically have many options for treating...
An unexpected illness or medical diagnosis can devastate an entire network of people. Confusion, sadness, stress and anxiety are common emotions that people feel when they face something new. Those who trust their medical provider may not consider that a second...
Back injuries come from many causes, and people of all ages, wealth and occupations can and do suffer from them. Unfortunately, back injuries received during a car crash tend to be on the more severe side. They can have life-altering impacts. Chronic pain and mental...
A traumatic brain injury can cause damage that impairs the patient's consciousness. The Glasgow Coma Scale measures the degree of the impairment by measuring eye, motor and speech functions. It assigns a numerical value for each function, and the higher the number,...
Nursing home neglect is, sadly, very common across the United States. When it comes time to do research on nursing homes for your loved one, a lot is at stake. Particularly since the way that the US regulates nursing home care, overall, is very disorganized. This...
Pennsylvania law requires that all drivers purchase some form of auto insurance. At a minimum, PA insurance policies must cover medical costs for the driver and others under the policy, bodily injury to other drivers and passengers and damage to other vehicles or...
Injuries can prove more than an inconvenience. They may alter your life significantly, requiring long-term medical care and reducing your income. Particular rules govern whether an incident rises to a personal injury or not. The key to getting compensation to make up...
Motorists and bicyclists share the roads and must take responsibility for the safety of one another. When either party fails to exercise proper road safety, the bicyclist is the one who is much more likely to suffer catastrophic personal injury in an accident. While...