Swimming pools are meant to be wet, slippery places – it’s an inherent part of their function and appeal. Yet thousands of people each year suffer painful and costly injuries from slipping and falling around pools and pool areas. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pool-related slip and fall accident...
Swimming pools, no matter how shallow, invariably tempt some swimmers to dive—often with devastating results. Diving headfirst into shallow water can lead to catastrophic spinal cord and brain injuries from hitting the bottom or even from the force of impact with the water itself. While “no diving” signage and depth markings can help warn pool...
Experiencing paralysis after a traumatic car accident can be devastating. Your whole world is turned upside down in an instant. While the road to recovery presents many challenges, with time, adaptation and support, it is possible to rebuild a full and meaningful life. This article outlines the key steps involved in recovering, adapting and moving...
Discovering that a loved one in a nursing home has been neglected or abused can be heartbreaking. While no amount of legal action can erase the trauma, there are important steps you can take to hold negligent nursing homes accountable and prevent future harm. Here are 10 steps to take if you suspect nursing home...
Have you ever been driving along the road and had to either swerve or brake for an animal? Well, if you answered yes, you’ve come to the right place. Car accidents happen all the time, but it is sometimes the case that animals are to blame, and not humans. What can you do in circumstances...
Over 70% of children in America attend daycare or childcare. There are numerous reasons why people send their children to daycare. Some send their children because they work and cannot care for them at home, while others do it because it’s a wonderful place for children to learn and socialize. However, although there are many...
As our world becomes increasingly digital, the demand for goods delivered directly to our doorstep is surging. With this uptick in home deliveries comes a natural question: How safe are these delivery journeys? Let’s explore the frequency, reasons, and precautions surrounding delivery driver accidents. The Surge of Deliveries There’s no denying that online shopping has...
The spinal column is made up of bones and discs that protect the spinal cord. Since the spinal cord is responsible for coordinating reflexes, sending sensory information from the body to the brain, and sending motor commands from the brain to the body, any injuries to it or the surrounding spinal column can have devastating...
If your work has the potential to put your health at risk of industrial accidents, always take every applicable precaution available to you. The horrific effects of an industrial accident are just not worth the risk. Unfortunately, even taking the best precautions is not always enough to protect yourself from accidents in large and collaborative...
When a loved one moves into a nursing home, emotions can run high. From concern about their wellbeing, to the anticipation of challenges that come with a change to their normal routine, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. For many families, elderly relatives go on to receive the care and attention they deserve in these specialist...
