The period of 100 days that extends between Memorial Day and Labor Day can be deadly for North Carolina drivers. This is all the more true when it comes to the case of teen drivers. Younger drivers have a great deal less experience behind the wheel. They are also...
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
How to prove medical malpractice caused a fatality
If a loved one dies in North Carolina due to suspected medical malpractice, an autopsy can confirm the cause of death and the circumstances that may have contributed to it. To back up your suspicions, you should obtain an autopsy from an independent pathologist. Here...
Examining signs of abuse in nursing homes
If there is someone you love in a nursing home in North Carolina, you might visit them on a regular basis or on special occasions. When you visit, take some time to look for possible neglect or abuse. Clear indications Physical signs are those that are often quite...
What should you do if you’re bitten by someone else’s dog?
A dog attack can have serious consequences for any resident of North Carolina. It’s important to know what to do if you have been a victim of one. The severity of dog attacks In the summer of 2021, a man was bitten by his deceased brother-in-law’s dog, contracting a...
Biden’s promise: Fulfillment for nursing homes means more workers
Do you think that nursing home care can receive improvement? Residents of North Carolina may want to learn more about the recent promise by the president in regards to better nursing home care. According to healthcare sources, President Biden's proposal for 15,000...
Why does sleep apnea increase the risk of accidents?
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of people in North Carolina. Did you know that people with sleep apnea are more likely to get into motor vehicle accidents? There are several reasons for this. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a...
Dementia patients and violence
Nursing home neglect is dangerous for many different reasons. Patient-to-patient violence is one consequence of nursing home neglect that often gets misunderstood. Violence and aggression is much more prevalent in nursing homes with a lot of dementia patients....
General facts about dog bites
There are several million dog bites that occur every year in the U.S. Children have the highest rates of injuries, yet most injuries are not serious or fatal. Whether you're the victim, a parent or an insurance provider in North Carolina, it's important to learn basic...
Assisted living facilities have fewer abuse protections
When you suggest that your parent enter an assisted living facility in North Carolina, you probably expect that legal protections against abuse will extend there. However, federal protection for residents in assisted living facilities is rare, which means you may face...
Surgical errors are still common
Surgical errors are often called "never events," events that should never happen. Surgical errors are a form of medical malpractice, or when the doctor in Greensboro, North Carolina, falls below a basic level of care. Stats show surgical errors are still prevalent in...