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How Nursing Home Understaffing Increases Abuse

Personal Injury News | October 24, 2019

The number of nursing homes that continue to operate despite being understaffed would baffle most people. What makes matters worse is that understaffing is associated with nursing home abuse. There are various reasons understaffing happens, but the important thing is to recognize early signs of abuse and take action to stop this from happening. One…

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What Are Accident Reconstruction Specialists?

Accident News | October 23, 2019

After a car accident, many factors can become confused as soon as witnesses, the other driver, and other lawyers become involved. The original story of what happened can be easily distorted by faulty memory, emotional distress, multiple accounts of what happened, and the passage of time after the accident. Accident reconstruction specialists can help you advert…

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Is Nursing Home Abuse Underreported?

Personal Injury News | October 23, 2019

Did you know that elder abuse is responsible for nearly every one in five high-risk emergency room visits by nursing home residents? This is just one of the many shocking facts and figures published in a recent 2019 study from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Even more appalling is the fact…

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When You Are Hit By A Drunk Driver In New York

Accident News | October 22, 2019

Unfortunately, there are too many people who drive while impaired, whether it be from alcohol or prescription and non-prescription drugs. So what happens when you are struck by a vehicle where the other driver was under the influence? There are steps you can take. What To Do After Getting Hit By A Drunk Driver The…

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Insurance Laws In New York

Accident News | October 21, 2019

New York, like every other state, has insurance laws. These laws are there to protect both you and other drivers who share the road with you. Here are some insurance regulations specific to the state of New York. Liability Laws New York state requires you to carry New York State liability insurance. Liability insurance covers…

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