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Nursing home abuse and neglect are on the rise in the United States. It is always a difficult and challenging decision to place an elderly loved one into a nursing home. However, every nursing home has a legal obligation to care for its residents. Recognizing the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect in a nursing home can help you ensure that your loved one is always safe. Signs of Elder Abuse There are four common signs of elder abuse and neglect in a nursing home. Unfortunately,  abuse to...

If you were in a car accident, you may be suffering from physical injuries, emotional stress, pain and suffering, lost wages, and property damage. If your damages are directly due to someone else’s negligence, you may have the right to receive compensation. However, many people feel hesitant to hire an attorney due to the cost of attorney’s fees. However, most personal injury attorneys will offer their legal services to you on a “contingency fee” basis. Learn more about how you can have a strong representation in your personal injury...

As a passenger in a car accident, you are not liable for any damages, unless you somehow acted recklessly to intentionally distract the driver. However, as an injured passenger, you may be wondering if you can sue the driver of the vehicle you were riding in, and what your options are. As a passenger in an automobile accident, making a determination of liability will help you understand who you have the right to file a claim against for your injuries.  Passenger Rights As a passenger in a car accident,...

Approximately one-tenth of all car accidents in the United States are due to improper and unsafe lane changes. This common accident can seem relatively benign, but a driver’s misjudgment can cause catastrophic and permanent injuries. According to New York laws, an improper lane change (also known as “sideswiping”) on a roadway is when a driver changes or attempts to change lanes, without an actual path of safety to do so.  Motorists oftentimes are distracted, or negligent, and fail to monitor their surroundings and check their blind spots. This negligent...

According to the National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey, approximately 44,000 car accidents occur due to defective automobile parts and components. Automobile manufacturing defects and design flaws are the subject of millions of recalls every year and are also, unfortunately, the cause of many severe injuries and deaths.  Defective Manufactured Parts and Components  The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards govern the manufacture of all vehicle parts and components in the United States. The two most common types of accidents include when the accident is directly a result of the...

Truck drivers are required to follow the rules and regulations established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). In fact, any truck driver in the United States that operates a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) falls under the jurisdiction of these requirements. However, the reality is that truck drivers are encouraged to make as much profit as possible for their employers. Even though strict regulations exist, many truck drivers simply do not follow them, leaving them with serious driver fatigue and placing everyone on the roadways in jeopardy.   ...