A dog bites you, you go to the hospital and then you get a bill in the mail. You also miss time at work and lose out on wages. You're not too worried, since you assume the owners will cover the costs. It's their fault, after all.Don't make that assumption too quickly....
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Teens are most often distracted behind the wheel
It's possible for any driver to be distracted behind the wheel, and distraction causes accidents every day. No age group is exempt from this risk.However, studies have found that teen drivers -- those from 15 to 19 years old -- are distracted more than any other age...
Bedsores are a sign that your loved one is being neglected
When you place an ailing parent, grandparent or other loved one into a nursing home or adult care facility, you do so because you want the best possible treatment and care. Your loved one is likely no longer able to care for himself or herself, which means that...
35-car pileup puts seven people in the hospital
Seven people are in hospitals in the Chicago area after a huge, 35-car pileup. The accident happened on the Kennedy Expressway on Monday, March 13.Police are saying that the wreck, which happened just after 10 at night, was in part due to icy road conditions. That...
Sudden changes could indicate that abuse is taking place
People often worry that they won't know if a loved one is being abused in a nursing home. After all, even if you visit for a few hours every day -- far more than many people visit -- you simply can't be there all of the time. If your loved one won't say anything,...
4 things you should know about nursing home abuse and neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect are problems that no senior citizen should have to deal with. Unfortunately, some nursing home staff members choose to take advantage of a vulnerable population. Senior citizens and their families usually only turn to nursing home care...
Know the dangers of wandering in nursing homes
Choosing a good nursing home for your loved one is a taxing and emotional process. You want to make sure your loved one is safe and receives proper care. Nursing home abuse may be a concern when making a choice, but you should also look into a home's security and...
Do teen drivers really learn their lesson after a crash?
The unfortunate reality for most adults is that lessons are most often learned from the direct consequences of failing to heed warnings. For example, a person may start to exercise and diet religiously only after suffering a heart attack that their physician warned...
Sun glare accidents may be more common than reported
The glare from the sun can blind you behind the wheel, leading to an accident. For example, one driver was coming up over a hill, and the sun hit him in the eyes as he topped that hill. On the road in front of him, in a crosswalk, was a woman who was crossing the...