As people age, it's true that they may bruise more easily. The kinds of bumps and scratches you'd ignore and forget about as a teen or young adult become much more obvious over the years. As an elderly person, bruising happens very easily due to thin skin, medications and other causes.
Are bruises always a sign of elder abuse?
Who can sue for wrongful death?
You lost a loved one in a horrific highway pile-up caused by another driver's negligence. The medical bills, funeral costs and loss of earnings from your loved one have really taken a toll on your finances. Someone suggested that you might be able to file a claim for wrongful death.
Are you a victim of a wrong-site surgery? You could have a claim
Sometimes, a medical procedure goes wrong in a way that nobody could anticipate. Most of the time, however, the things that go wrong are totally predictable.
FELA claims are complex, differ from workers' comp
As an Amtrak on-board services employee, you are used to having to deal with cranky passengers. In fact, it seems like you made a dozen trips to the sleeper for one traveling family, making sure they had everything they could possibly need during the trip.
Dehydration is a risk and could be a sign of neglect
Nursing home abuse is something that can, and does, happen in some nursing homes. It's unfortunate, but patients who rely on medical care and support may not receive even the basic attention that they need.
Are cruise lines responsible for guests' injuries on outings?
One of the attractions of a cruise is all of the fun off-ship activities in which guests can partake. Everything from whale-watching to touring ancient ruins to being served off-ship meals by local cooks after a day of romping around on a pristine beach can enhance your cruise experience.
'Flipping' nursing homes increases the risk to patients
One thing that has the potential to lead to nursing home abuse is a lack of oversight and regular staff changes. When a nursing home changes hands, it can leave the staff and the patients without the necessary support that they need.
Were you a victim of a surgical error?
Surgery patients are among the most vulnerable in the entire hospital. Unless they're just having a minor surgery done with only a local anesthetic, the patient will have to undergo general anesthesia. They are literally at the mercy of the doctors and nurses while they are unconscious from the anesthetic,
