There are times when we need the help of a nursing home facility to care for our elderly loved ones. Because of the potential for abuse and neglect, having to rely on strangers for their care can be nerve-wracking. Still, there are ways you can protect loved ones from...
The idea that nursing homes are boring and unpleasant is a running gag in popular culture. Some older adults truly fear moving into nursing homes and similar assisted living facilities because of these depictions. Although there are unsafe and unpleasant nursing...
A family member's death can be devastating. Aside from the emotional distress and grief, you might need to face challenges based on the death's circumstances. Surviving family members could have no choice but to bear expensive medical costs and other bills. You could...
Teen drivers experience the same excitement and anxieties you had when taking your first solo drive. In Ohio, minors as young as 16 can apply for a probationary driver's license and legally operate a motor vehicle without parental supervision. Despite Ohio's relaxed...
The construction industry is one of the most hazardous professions. Every year, construction workers suffer from various injuries and fatalities due to accidents on construction sites. Although there is a workers' compensation system to help cover the costs of these...
Every trip taken in a motor vehicle is risky, as drivers and passengers never know when they might experience some kind of freak accident or cross paths with someone who makes bad choices. The more often someone drives, the greater their overall risk of a crash....
You own your body. Before anyone can do anything to your body, they need your consent. The same applies to any doctor you may consult with about your health, as they will be affecting your body in a major way. Even though doctors intend to help you, you must know...
Before teenagers can get their licenses and drive cars, they get around by riding bikes. However, cycling also comes with risks. Cycling accidents are pretty common throughout America. Road accidents kill 1,000 and injure 130,000 cyclists every year in the country....
It really is heartbreaking that medical malpractice even exists when it is the duty of physicians and hospitals to provide patients with a standard of care. Though the law cannot fix your broken heart, it can alleviate financial burdens brought about by medical...
If your loved one dies due to another party's negligence or misconduct, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim. It's similar to personal injury cases in many ways - the difference is with a wrongful death claim, not only did the negligent action cause...
