Learning that a loved one has developed pressure ulcers can be shocking and take an emotional toll on both the patient and their family. While concern for the patient’s health should be the immediate and primary focus, understanding legal rights and the next steps is...
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The Four Stages of Pressure Ulcers: When Do They Become a Legal Matter?
Pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores or pressure injuries, are localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure, friction, or shear. The areas most affected include bony regions such as the heels, tailbone, hips, and elbows....
Signs of Inadequate Care Leading to Pressure Injuries
Pressure injuries, also referred to as bedsores and pressure ulcers, occur due to sustained pressure restricting blood flow. The consistent pressure damages the skin and underlying tissue, leading to worsening injury and serious health concerns. Most pressure injuries...
How Homeowners Can Prevent Diving Injuries in Their Pools
Pool-related diving injuries are prevalent throughout the United States. Diving is one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries (SCIs), and primarily affects young adults and teens. This should concern homeowners, as there is a legal liability at stake. Property...
Texas Laws Protecting Patients from Pressure Injuries
Pressure injuries, also called bedsores, develop from prolonged pressure on a person’s skin. They often arise from immobility, particularly affecting those with paralysis and spinal cord injuries. These injuries are prevalent in nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted...
The Impact of Social Media on Your Personal Injury Case
Nearly everyone utilizes social media in some capacity these days. While social media can be a powerful tool aiding connectivity, information dispersal, and entertainment, there are many negative potential impacts. The implications regarding social media are...
Requesting Housing Modifications and Wheelchair-Accessible Vans
Those suffering from serious injury often find themselves unable to navigate life as they previously could. Traumatic injuries can complicate individuals’ lives immensely, including increased difficulty in roaming one’s home and travelling to and from work. Many who...
“Wrongfully Injured? Here Are Your Next Steps”
In 2022, a staggering 63 million people – about 1 in 5 – sought medical attention for a nonfatal preventable injury. Whether you were hurt in an automobile accident, at work, or by medical malpractice, suffering a wrongful injury can be frightening and demoralizing....
Does my spinal cord injury qualify for disability benefits?
Few injuries can be more difficult to recover from than a spinal cord injury. As you recover and get used to the new normal, you may start to wonder what will happen if you can no longer continue in your previous career. While a personal injury claim may help in the...
Signs you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury
You had an accident at work when unbalanced equipment fell, hitting you in the head. You believe the injury you sustained is nothing serious, and you decide to refuse medical treatment. Later you have a headache, which during the course of the evening, gets worse....