Homeowners insurance protects your house against hazards like fire, floods, or tornadoes. If your home is damaged or destroyed by either of the risks covered, your homeowner's insurance will pay to repair or rebuild the house. However, that is not all. Repairing or...
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Why do people in nursing homes develop bedsores?
To many people, bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are synonymous with nursing home living, especially for those who can't walk without assistance anymore. Certainly, those who live in nursing homes are at increased risk of developing bedsores due to their living...
Is your dog bite infected?
Cleaning a dog bite is difficult. With any type of puncture wound, there is a chance that bacteria will get trapped in it. Even if you wash it out, this can still happen. In fact, puncture wounds often look less dangerous because they don’t bleed as much, but bleeding...
A motorcyclist’s biggest threat is a car turning left
Motorcyclists often feel safe when they ride because they trust their own skills and experience. And it’s true that they can become safer with that experience, as all drivers do in all types of vehicles. However, the real threat to a motorcyclist is that another...
Financial abuse is an issue for those living in nursing homes
Nursing homes are supposed to be safe environments where older adults receive the care and support they need to enjoy their golden years. Unfortunately, not everyone who works at a nursing home will treat the residents with the dignity and respect that they deserve. ...
3 types of nursing home negligence that can lead to problems
Nursing home negligence is a shocking reality that is far too common across the country. If you or your loved one was a victim of negligence or abuse in a nursing home, you could sue the facility in question for your injuries or losses. Negligence may include...
How survival actions matter after a wrongful death
When a loved one dies unexpectedly, it’s always difficult for their survivors to cope. It’s worse, however, when a loved one’s life was tragically cut short due to someone else’s needless mistakes or actions. The deceased’s survivors can bring two different types of...
What goes into a spinal cord injury diagnosis?
People who are involved in a motor vehicle accident may suffer from back pain. This is something that must be handled very carefully because there’s a chance that the spinal cord was damaged in the crash. In younger individuals, vehicle crashes are the leading cause...
Why do people vandalize businesses?
If your business gets vandalized, it’s frustrating and potentially expensive. You may find yourself wondering what you could have done to prevent it. That question starts with another: Why do people vandalize businesses in the first place? If you understand their...
Brain injuries may have a delayed onset
After getting into an auto accident, one thing that victims need to be wary of is the potential that they’ve suffered a brain injury. Sometimes, those brain injuries will be obvious, such as if a victim hit their head hard on the steering column or a window. Other...