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Teen Drivers and Older Cars: A Deadly Combination
Teen drivers and older cars are a deadly mix. Not only are car crashes the leading cause of death among teens, but a study also found that half of teen crash deaths happened in older vehicles. According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), almost half…
Read MoreThe Big Move: How to Transition Your Relative into a Nursing Home
Broaching the subject of moving your aging loved one into a nursing home can be touchy for everyone involved. You want the best care for them and they want to maintain their independence, but you may not have the financial or emotional resources to do that any longer. It is…
Read MoreEmployees at Two Alabama Nursing Homes Charged with Abuse, Theft
Two employees at separate Bessemer, Ala. nursing homes are facing charges for crimes against the elderly residents they were hired to care for: one for abuse and the other for theft. According to Attorney General Luther Strange, 34-year-old Latrice Shuntae Brown, of Birmingham, has been charged with abuse of a…
Read MoreNurse Charged with Punching 93-Year-Old Patient in the Face
The former employee of a Tuscaloosa, Ala. nursing home has been charged with punching a 93-year-old patient in the face in October 2014. Sadly, abuse stories such as this incident in Tuscaloosa are not uncommon. Whether a home does not conduct the proper criminal background checks, provide enough support to the…
Read MoreJudge Maggio Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribe in Nursing Home Lawsuit
Former Circuit Judge Mike Maggio pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe in exchange for reducing a verdict against a nursing home found liable for the 2008 death of a resident. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorneys Office in Little Rock, 53-year-old Maggio entered his plea in the…
Read MoreSteps in a Car Accident Lawsuit
You’re hit by a car while driving your child to school because another driver fell asleep at the wheel. Luckily, your child was not harmed but your neck and back are stiff. As the days and weeks pass, you are dealing with doctors appointments, filing claims through your insurance and…
Read MoreWisconsin Traffic Fatalities Reduced in 2014, Data Shows
The numbers are in for the state of Wisconsin, and it appears that the number of traffic accident fatalities in 2014 were less than those in previous years. Unfortunately for residents of Dodge County, however, the number of accidents resulting in death here took a sharp upturn. According to statistics…
Read MoreAmid Sex Abuse Allegations, Nurse Continues to Find Work in D.C., Maryland
Jared Kline, 37, was employed as a contract nurse at George Washington University Hospital in May 2013, when he was accused of fondling a patient. Within two days, hospital administrators and the San Diego company that placed him there suspended his contract. Kline was also questioned by detectives. Do you…
Read MoreChecking Up on Loved Ones in Nursing Homes over the Holidays
Maintaining a close relationship with a loved one who resides in a nursing home can be trying at times. Whether it is physical distance or health implications that prevent many visits, the holidays are an important time to plan a visit to see elderly loved ones. Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula &…
Read MoreTraveling for the Holidays? Prevent Road Rage!
Gathering with friends and family during the holidays may be one of the most joyful experiences we get all year. Its a great time to catch up and be near the ones you love, but there are a few drawbacks. Unfortunately, all that travel to get together coupled with more…
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