Taking a loved one to a nursing home is not easy. However, in some situations, it may be the right call. For example, when they are old, injured or have mobility issues, and you are not in a position to take care of them the whole day. Sadly, even though you trust...
In many ways, mobile phones have made motor vehicle travel safer. Mobile devices can provide navigation assistance and allow drivers to call for emergency support right from the scene of a collision. Drivers can take pictures of the crash scene and submit information...
Cancer is one of the most feared medical conditions for most people. Important advances have been made in detecting and treating all types of cancers – although some more than others. Early diagnosis is key to being able to treat cancer before it spreads. However, in...
Delicate medical procedures like surgeries require the utmost care by the entire operating team. Any slip-ups at any stage can be deadly to the patient. Unfortunately, negligence often plays out during surgery, with thousands of cases reported annually. Mistakes can...
It can be difficult watching an elderly relative gradually lose their independence. They may now struggle with daily tasks such as feeding themselves and staying hygienic. Fortunately, there are facilities and nursing homes that can help out with this and provide the...
Nursing home residents are often victims of abuse and neglect in the facilities that are supposed to be safe havens for them. Unfortunately, not everyone affected by the vice speaks out. Your loved one may be too intimidated or not physically able to report such cases...
After being struck and injured by a negligent driver, you have a lot to deal with. If you need extensive medical treatment or if your vehicle is totaled, you may wonder how you will cover the cost. At this point, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the...
If you ask people whether men or women are better drivers, you get a lot of conflicting answers. Much of the time, you will find men saying that they are the best drivers. They claim to have superior skills or simply to be better at their craft, and they believe this...
People often think about things like distracted or drunk driving as the main cause of car wrecks. While it’s true that those are very common, there are many other possible causes of these collisions. Understanding these can help drivers to avoid them. For those who...
Clinical trials play a crucial role in medical advances -- from getting vaccines on the market to testing new cancer treatments. Some people participate to get access to potentially life-saving treatments not yet available. Others just want to earn a little extra...