Death is inevitably a part of life. Most hope that when the time comes the end will be peaceful and follow a long, good life. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. At times, a life could be cut short by the negligent actions of others. It is possible those actions could even be at the hands of people who…
Many years ago, the damage that could be caused by asbestos was not understood. Today, it’s much more clear that this material can cause serious health conditions. Workers who were exposed to asbestos in the past may have become seriously ill because of that exposure. Usually, when someone is hurt at work or dies from a workplace injury, the family…
Are falls in nursing homes really that common? Unfortunately, yes. Older adults can be unsteady, and they rely on the nursing care at the facility to support them and make sure they have what they need to get around the facility safely. Every year, around 100 to 200 falls take place in an average nursing home with 100 beds. Many…
If you work in recycling, you’re exposed to many kinds of items every day. Plastics, foods, and other items come through your facility. You may touch them or be exposed to fumes or dusts, all of which could lead to workplace illnesses or injuries. In the United States, there are around 21,000 workers who process recycled goods after collection. Sorting…
Many truck accidents happen when a truck attempts a right-hand turn. If a truck driver fails to see you as he or she is making a right-hand turn, you could end up with devastating injuries as well as a totaled car. Knowing what a truck needs to do in order to make a right-hand turn, however, can help you avoid…
Some would say Jahi McMath is dead; her family insists that she’s alive. And now McMath’s family is taking their case to federal court to have her death certificate overturned. At issue is the question of whether brain death equals final death. McMath’s family doesn’t believe so. The McMath’s are Christians who believe that life endures as long as the…
Depending on the nature of the photos, taking pictures of residents without their knowledge — particularly when those photos get shared on social media– could be considered exploitation. In some cases, nursing home workers who have photographed residents and shared the photos online have faced criminal charges. Part of the issue is about privacy. Taking a picture of someone without…
If you get hurt on the job, workers’ compensation is supposed to provide the resources you need to pay your medical bills and other expenses associated with the injury. But now some large companies are pushing for legislation that would allow them to opt out of the workers’ compensation system entirely. According to an article in ProPublica, Walmart and Lowe’s…
If an OB/GYN provides negligent care that results in a mother or baby being injured, parents have the option to sue for medical malpractice. But what about birth injuries that take place in the context of home births under the care of a midwife? Unfortunately, in Ohio, parents in this situation may be out of luck. That’s because in Ohio,…