Falls and motor vehicle accidents are responsible for most traumatic brain injuries in our country. First responders only have a few minutes in which to treat a TBI victim. An innovative public health initiative revealed in May 2019 helps save brain cells that can...
Causes of bedsores in nursing homes
Deciding to place an aging parent in long-term nursing care can be tough. After all, nursing homes often represent the final stage before a loved one passes. Still, when you move your parent into a nursing home, you want to be sure he or she receives the best...
Role of a life care planner after serious injuries
The aftermath of a catastrophic accident can be quite challenging, both physically and financially. However, certain individuals and actions can help to smoothly move things forward.For example, having the right life care planner assistance during your claim...
Potential hidden injuries after a car accident
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of pain and suffering for Americans each year. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, approximately 2.35 million Americans suffer from injuries or disabilities as a result of traffic collisions...
What are catastrophic injuries?
When it comes to personal injury claims in the Greater Cleveland area, there are generally two types of injuries plaintiffs/victims can sue for: regular and catastrophic. Most personal injury cases involve accident victims who are dealing with minor to moderate trauma...
Serious nursing home abuse often goes unreported
Nursing home neglect and abuse are widespread problems. Sadly, serious instances of abuse often go unreported. In fact, the Department of Health and Human Services issued an alert saying that more than 25% of severe cases of abuse in nursing homes are not...
Unsafe roads cause catastrophic Ohio accidents
Sharp drop-offs are frequent when old roads undergo a series of repaving, but county planners congratulate themselves when they save money by not paying to blend the roadsides in a smooth decrease down to the shoulder. There are hundreds of these rural death-traps in...
The prevalence of catastrophic injury and death in America
A federal agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, works to improve public health in the United States. The CDC is a branch of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Many news sources cite statistics from the CDC's annual report...
Falls kill about 1,800 U.S. nursing-home residents annually
Transitioning a parent into life at a nursing home or continuing care facility can prove emotional and difficult under the best of circumstances. However, it can be even more of a struggle if you have concerns about the quality of care your parent will receive while...
Head injury symptoms may not appear at the time of the crash
Most people can function almost normally after a minor car crash, and some miraculously walk away from a major collision. Are you one of them?What about the dizzy spell that appeared out of nowhere a day after the accident? Could that signal a head injury related to...