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As a small business owner, you're shocked to get to work one day and find out that someone seriously vandalized your property. The damage is extensive and you're going to have to be closed until it's fixed, so this is costly. On one hand, you are certainly interested...
If you are hurt by someone’s dog, something to keep in mind is that California has strict liability laws. What this means is that the state has decided that it’s the responsibility of the dog’s owner to make sure that their pet does not harm others. If the pet does...
Underride accidents are among the most deadly types of road accidents. They occur when a smaller car crashes underneath a trailer or on its side, getting trapped in the process. So what makes these kinds of accidents more serious? It all boils down to the size of the...
No part of the U.S. is safe from natural disasters – as we’ve seen in recent years. However, here in California, we must be prepared for wildfires, floods and earthquakes. That means the nursing homes and other residential facilities where some of our most vulnerable...
Nursing home abuse is a major problem in the United States. Many people who are in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities face abuse from those who are meant to be caring for them. Why is it such a prevalent issue? There are several theories, but what may be...
When an elderly loved one is a resident at a nursing home, they are quite vulnerable and often very frail. In some cases, their ability to speak is compromised from a stroke or other illness. Nonverbal patients are especially at risk for neglect from medical...
People fall all the time, frequently due to mistakes that they make themselves. They have too much alcohol to drink and lose their sense of balance, or they forget to tie their shoes and trip. Slip-and-falls are a leading cause of death and injury. However, sometimes...
In a nursing home, one of the things that residents should have monitored is their fluid intake. The elderly often have trouble drinking enough water to stay hydrated, so the staff should be monitoring how much water they have in their meals or cups in their rooms....
The United States is seeing an alarming trend in mental illness: Schizophrenia is on the rise amongst the elderly population -- or so the nursing homes would have you believe. Diagnoses of schizophrenia in nursing homes have risen an incredible 70% since 2012, and...
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...