Birth injuries can change the life a child will have, but they also change the lives of those in the family. Birth injuries can have a lasting financial impact on the family as well.The quality of a child's life can be dramatically altered because of suffering...
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Month: July 2020
Protecting the vulnerable residents in nursing homes
It was an agonizing decision to place your loved one in a nursing home. Still, you believe that it was the best decision that you could make since their dementia required a level of caregiving that you were ill-equipped to provide.Then, you started noticing that your...
What is birth asphyxia, and can a baby recover?
Many kinds of birth injuries can happen, but one that can lead to lasting complications is called birth asphyxia. Birth asphyxia happens when a baby doesn't get enough oxygen at or around the time of birth. This is one of the most common causes of infant brain...
Secondary claims of loss of consortium
If you get injured in an accident, you may decide to file a claim for damages to recoup some of your financial losses as a result of your injuries. But, if you are married, it may be possible for your spouse to file a secondary claim of loss of consortium.Loss of...
Hand injuries can lead to lasting dysfunction after a crash
People who are involved in car crashes may find themselves struggling with hand injuries. When they hold onto the wheel and grip it during a crash, it's totally normal for the wrists to take a great deal of force. That force can break bones.Sometimes, it's the airbag...
Seek legal guidance for your FELA case
You long dreamed of riding the rails for a living. Something about pulling in and out of a series of towns and industries each day, drew you to work in the transportation industry for a major railroad.But now that you are employed as a railroad worker either aboard a...
Suturing matters: These errors can lead to problems for patients
Closing a surgical wound correctly is an essential step to making sure that a patient is not exposed to bacteria or other infectious agents too openly. Sutures are meant to keep the wound closed and sealed until the body heals on its own. In most cases, sutures are...
Infectious disease: The dirty secret of nursing homes
At any given time, there are more than 5 million residents of long-term care facilities here in the United States. For most, this will be their last residence here on Earth. Even for those whose health dictates a temporary stay, the conditions they encounter at these...
2 hurt in intersection collision in Pike County
Car crashes are pretty common, though many kinds could be avoided. Crashes caused by distractions, drinking and driving, drowsiness and other issues are often avoidable if drivers just take the time to pull over or rest before continuing.Unfortunately, drivers do go...