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Common Physical Nursing Home Abuse
Making the decision to place your elderly loved one in a nursing home is not an easy one to make. It’s likely that you did a lot of research on the nursing homes near you before choosing the one that best suits your elder’s situation and budget. Unfortunately, physical nursing home abuse is fairly…
When Elders Complain, Listen
If you’re in the United States and you have an elderly loved one that is staying in a nursing home, you’ll want to be sure that you listen intently to what they tell you. Read on to learn why it’s important that you listen to your elder’s complaints while they’re staying in a nursing…
What Should I Do If I Suspect Nursing Home Abuse?
If your loved one is being cared for in a nursing home, it’s completely normal to have concerns. With all the troubling stories that come out of nursing homes regarding abuse, it’s a good idea to keep a close eye on your loved one. Nursing home abuse typically occurs when the staff is inadequately…
Who is Liable if I’m Injured in a Rideshare Accident?
With the rise of rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, comes confusion about who is financially responsible for an accident, should one occur. Read on to learn what you should do if you’re hurt in a rideshare accident. Who’s Liable? If the rideshare driver has commercial insurance, your injuries will be covered under…
How COVID-19 Affects Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 spreads around the country and the world, nursing homes in North Carolina and beyond must do everything in their power to prevent outbreaks at their facilities. As of April 13, 2020, about 14 outbreaks had been reported at nursing homes and residential care facilities across North Carolina. What Is an Outbreak? According…
What to Do If You’re Injured in a Rideshare Accident
If you sustain injuries as a passenger in a rideshare accident, you probably have questions as to what to do in order to receive the compensation you deserve. Read on to learn about liability following a rideshare accident. Who is Responsible? Rideshare drivers are not employees of their respective companies—they’re independent contractors. This is…
Defensive Driving Tips
When you use defensive driving techniques, you have the best chances of staying safe on the road, even if the unexpected should occur. Read on to learn how to utilize defensive driving practices. Driving Defensively The following techniques will help you stay safe on the road: Be Alert You can’t be prepared for unexpected…
What to Do If You’re Injured in a Car Accident
Being involved in a car accident is never a pleasant experience, but it can be even worse if you sustain injuries as a result. What’s more? It can be very scary to be injured in a car accident and not know what to do. It’s wise to learn how to handle such a situation…