When choosing a nursing home facility, many people look at the ratings to determine which one will provide the highest quality of care for elderly loved ones. However, a recent study that was published by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation showed that some nursing home facilities are inflating their self-reported quality measures […]
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Dec
Dec
Opioid drugs are narcotic pain relievers. They are often prescribed for patients suffering from chronic and severe medical conditions, such as cancer, but are also sometimes prescribed for post-operative pain and other types of pain that are less severe. However, they are extremely addictive. Because of this, it is very risky to prescribe them to […]
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Dec
Dec
South Carolina ranks 46th in the country in bicycle and pedestrian fatalities, with 23.7 deaths per 10,000 commuters, but that doesn’t mean an accident between a vehicle and a cyclist is out of the question Cyclists share the road with drivers, and when a driver acts negligently, they can severely injury the person riding the […]
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Nov
Nov
Set Free Alliance is a charity non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of child slavery and trafficking in India. Since the organization relies on private donors to cover operational costs, 100% of third-party donations from others goes to support children rescued from slavery. On November 28th, Set Free Alliance conducted its annual Giving Freedom Day to […]
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Nov
Nov
The growing epidemic of nursing home abuse across the state of Minnesota is out of control. Every year, countless elderly loved ones are abused, assaulted, robbed, or beaten at the hands of so-called caretakers. Of the over 25,000 allegations received last year by the Minnesota Department of Health, 97% were never even investigated. Allegations of […]
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Nov
Nov
Mass tort claims are filed by numerous people who have been injured by the same defective or dangerous product. It is a civil lawsuit that is commonly filed against a manufacturer, pharmaceutical company, or other party who marketed and sold harmful products. If you were injured by a defective or dangerous device, and there are […]
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Oct
Oct
While truck crashes and car crashes might be similar in many ways to most people, there are some distinct differences between the outcomes of the two. Apart from the obvious differences between the average commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and the average passenger vehicle—a CMV can weigh anywhere from 10,000 pounds to 80,000 pounds—there are some […]
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Oct
Oct
For 30 years, Military members and families lived at Camp Lejeune and ingested toxic water from nearby drainage from local businesses without proper filtration. Now, years after water levels were corrected, victims from toxic water at Camp Lejeune are eligible for compensation after the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was passed through Congress with an expected settlement amount […]
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Oct
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As powerful as cars can seem, even a small part with a minor problem can cause a huge issue. Likewise, sometimes these problems aren’t immediately apparent. For example, you can tell your car is defective if the tire blows out each time it’s patched. However, you may not be able to tell your car is […]
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Oct
Oct
According to the National Safety Council, more than 146,000 people died in unintentional accidents in 2015. The research showed that many of those accidents happened on personal properties, in people’s homes. This fall, it is important to conduct a safety check of your home. Especially as the holidays approach and family members stop by, you […]