Lakewood Personal Injury Blog
Cerebrospinal fluid and undiagnosed leakage
Spinal cord injury and surgery of any kind is a serious issue. As the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports, the US sees over 17,000 new SCIs per year and they need medical attention immediately and for months or even years after. Whether it is a...
What are signs of nursing home neglect?
Neglect or abuse at a nursing home is a breach of trust that families of nursing home residents should not tolerate. Nursing home residents may experience neglect or injury in many different ways. While your relative may never suffer at the hands of a caretaker, you...
The power of compassion
Along with truth and justice, there is another foundational aspect of the law: Compassion. People often overlook it, but that does not make it any less important. Compassion goes beyond empathy — beyond feeling for someone else, that is. It makes you want to stand up...
Where can you ride your electric bike?
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, have a motor that helps riders navigate hills and other obstacles. Even if you are unable to ride a conventional bicycle, an e-bike may be an effective transportation option. Despite their popularity, e-bikes had limited widespread adoption...
Your loved ones may not be safe in assisted living
We have observed that some people mistakenly use the term "assisted living" to refer to any long-term care facility. However, there is an important difference between a nursing home and assisted living. A nursing home is primarily a care facility that also provides...
Child passenger safety tips for every age
Despite an increased awareness of the unique risks for child passengers, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of death among American children. In 2017, auto collisions accounted for nearly 116,000 injuries and 675 deaths among children ages 12 and...
Managing grief after wrongful death
After a loved one dies wrongfully, people may struggle to come to terms with their new normal. It is important for people to know what to expect as they grieve their lost loved ones. People grieve in many different ways. Manifestations of grief According to Mental...
A new driver distraction: infotainment systems
To many people, the term "distracted driving" conjures up an image of a person holding a phone to make or receive a call or send or receive a text message while driving a vehicle. Certainly, these actions would constitute significant distractions for drivers, but they...
Hospital-acquired infections: types, causes and risks
Hospital-acquired infections are those that were not present prior to admission to a health care facility. Increased awareness has led to improved preventative measures, resulting in a downward trend in HAI in American hospitals. Nevertheless, according to recent...
Nursing home injuries from abuse or neglect
Nursing home residents are prone to injuries, especially due to accidental falls and complications from health conditions. However, some injuries are due to abuse or neglect from nursing home staff members. Understanding the warning signs of elder abuse in a nursing...
