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For many, the idea of placing an elderly loved one in a nursing home is troublesome. Nursing home abuse and neglect are widespread, with one in six people 60 years of age or older experiencing some form of abuse in community settings. But for many seniors, assisted...
No one expects to be in a car accident and certainly doesn’t think they will be injured in one. Unfortunately, most people experience a fender bender at least once in their life. When you get in an accident, you will often see damages to your car and injuries right...
You may be reluctant to see a doctor following a car accident, especially if the accident occurred at a low speed. However, some injuries may not become apparent until days or even weeks after a crash. Left untreated, certain injuries can even be fatal. It is crucial...
When you get in an accident, you’re probably at once figuring out whose fault it was. Did you pull out in front of that car too quickly? Were they looking at their phone? In many New York accident cases, though, fault doesn’t come into play. New York’s No-Fault laws...
May is motorcycle safety awareness month. As the weather heats up and more people hit the road, it is important to keep safety precautions in mind. The following tips can help reduce the risk of accidents and improve road safety. Avoid alcohol It gets repeated time...
Among the most dangerous parts of driving isn’t the state of the road; it is the other drivers. Distracted driving is a contributing factor to thousands of accidents every year. Distractions come in many forms, but the single biggest distraction is cell phone use....
Elder abuse is a silent epidemic. With a rapidly aging population and the rise in assisted living facility use, more and more Americans are vulnerable. Nursing homes offer a uniquely private environment for abusers to take advantage of their victims, particularly as...
Construction work has always been dangerous. Large machinery, electrical wiring and other hazards are plentiful on any construction site. But, despite New York’s strict safety laws, new reports show an alarming trend: New York construction injuries and deaths are...
Construction workers and other general labor workers are at a significantly higher risk on the job than most other professions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that more than 20% of fatalities among workers in 2018 were in the construction...
There are many reasons why your elderly family member may be at a higher risk of injury including mental and physical limitations. Your efforts to find a nursing home facility in New York that provides adequate attention to detail in protecting its residents is...