When bedsores may be a sign of nursing home neglect
Residents of Alabama might want to learn more about loved ones that may have bedsores and what they mean. You want your aging family member to have the best nursing care, so learning more about what causes bedsores is of primary importance in your confidence of making...
Wrong-site surgeries and medical malpractice
Wrong-site surgery is a form of medical malpractice that can have life-long consequences on a patient in Alabama. The risk of wrong-site surgeries is present any time a patient undergoes an operation, so it's important to educate yourself on them, including the steps...
8 frequent medical errors that constitute medical malpractice
You go to the hospital expecting to feel better, not worse. However, it is not rare for doctors to make mistakes that can worsen a patient’s condition. There are many mistakes that a doctor can make. Still, most of them can have serious, irreversible or long-lasting...
4 common reasons for large truck collisions
Collisions involving 18-wheelers and commercial trucks can result in devastating property damage and catastrophic injuries. These huge motor vehicles often destroy any smaller passenger cars or trucks that get in their path leaving severe injuries in their wake. Every...
What to do if you suspect nursing home abuse
For more than a year, adult children of nursing home residents faced restrictions related to visiting their parents. The COVID-19 pandemic placed a wedge between them and their aging parents who became more isolated and their relatives more worried about their health...
Faulty wiring poses a serious threat to renters
Electricity is something most of us take for granted. We really don’t give it much thought except for when the power goes out. However, electrical issues could pose a serious threat. Faulty wiring could result in serious injuries from electrical shocks or could even...
Understand the causes of teen driving accidents
Drivers in Mississippi likely know that teens are at a higher-than-average risk for driving accidents on the road. That’s part of why they are subject to restrictions on their licenses. It’s also why insuring teen drivers costs more than insuring adults. Understanding...
Evidence to collect after a truck accident
The injuries sustained in truck accidents are often extensive and may require months of medical treatment and rehabilitation. This makes it all the more important to gather evidence that can help you establish your claim for compensation. Police record Seek the...
Does my injury fall under premises liability?
There is a reason why so many companies in Alabama take extreme measures to protect their customers. However, slips and falls are not 100% preventable and those who do suffer on may end up with severe injuries. Thus the following includes further information about the...
Ankle injuries in slip-and-fall cases
Slip-and-fall accident victims in Alabama often suffer debilitating and painful ankle injuries. The ankle is a complex junction of three bones covered by a membrane. This membrane is lined with soft tissue called synovium and filled with fluid that allows the joint to...
