About 5 million older adults in the United States experience abuse at nursing homes each year, according to the National Council on Aging. This alarming number highlights the troubling issues occurring within the confines of nursing homes, where families expect the...
Month: March 2024
Understanding medical malpractice
Healthcare professionals work tirelessly to diagnose and treat illnesses properly, aiming to improve the lives of many patients. Unfortunately, complications and human error can happen. When these mistakes cross the line into negligence and cause a patient harm, it...
Can a recall prevent consumers from suing manufacturers?
Businesses releasing products to the public generally have an obligation to make sure they are safe. Proper testing of new consumer goods to ensure that they function properly and that they don't fail during regular use is important for consumer safety. Proper quality...
Mouthwash product recalled due to lack of child-resistant packaging
Certain consumer products come with child-resistant packaging. This type of packaging has features such as push-and-turn caps and blister packs to prevent inquisitive kids from drinking chemicals or injuring themselves. There are consumer regulations in place to...