Car accidents are traumatic, confusing and expensive. A collision can hurl you into financial and medical turmoil. If you are not prepared for such an event, you may struggle with the aftermath, including insurance costs and hospital bills.
Thankfully, you can take steps before and after a car crash to reduce the burdens you deal with as a result. Here are some things you can do to successfully handle an auto accident.
If you are someone who has made the difficult decision to move your parent into a Texas nursing home due to his or her age and/or health condition, you probably worry that the nursing home may not be giving him or her the necessary care (s)he deserves. Sadly, you may have more cause for concern than you realize, especially if your parent suffers from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Recently, an investigation of 15,000 nursing home facilities throughout America revealed that the staffs in many of them routinely administer antipsychotic drugs to their patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other illnesses and conditions for which such drugs are contraindicated. The top three drugs of choice for this illegal drug administration consist of the following:
San Antonio is a large city. Motorists navigate the metro area by driving on a network of roads, highways and bridges. While you can stay safe behind the wheel by driving carefully, you may not be able to avoid a motor vehicle accident forever.
How you behave during and after a collision is important. Nonetheless, there are a few collision myths that may lead you down the wrong path. Here are four things you may believe about car accidents that are not necessarily true.
When you select a nursing home for your loved one, you expect the staff to provide the proper care. Unfortunately, some people discover that employees neglect their duties, which can lead to serious harm.
In such cases, it may be possible to seek restitution. Before you pursue a claim, there are a few important elements that you should be aware of.
A car accident at any speed has a profound impact on your body. Whether you experience a hit from the side, the back or even head-on, forces generated by the impact transfer to your body. What happens to your body in an accident?
When a moving car gets hit, the exertion on the body is tremendous.
Nursing homes can be the site of injuries and abuse for the elderly. If a nursing home staff member is neglectful or fails to properly perform his or her job, a nursing home resident can suffer from a serious injury.
Some injuries, such as bed sores or fractures, may not be immediately apparent. However, facial injuries tend to be obvious, and may indicate nursing home neglect.
When you think of a traumatic brain injury, football, soccer or some other contact sport may come to mind. But did you know that this kind of injury is relatively uncommon in the sports world? A much more likely venue for a serious head injury is the scene of a car crash.
A little background
If your elderly parent is in a nursing home, it is normal for you to expect him or her to receive a high standard of care. Older people need assistance with daily tasks and consistent medical attention. When you choose a long-term care facility for your parent, you hope you are making the right choice.
Sadly, not all nursing homes are good environments. In fact, some can be downright abusive. Watch out for these red flags that your mom or dad is in a dangerous situation.
Getting into a car crash can be a traumatic experience, especially if it involves an injury. However, sometimes car accidents occur and it seems as if there are no injuries. It is not uncommon for a driver to have a rather serious crash but feel there are no major injuries to speak of following the incident.
What many drivers are unaware of is that there are certain types of serious injuries that have a delayed onset. That means an injury could actually manifest symptoms not right away, but hours, days or even months after the car accident. It is important to know about these types of delayed onset injuries so that, if you are in a car accident, you can be aware of the symptoms and know what to do.
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