Because most households have two working parents and likely an individual in house to aid with the daily routine of the children, depending on the age of the children. Countless people take the kids to daycare on daily basis to give them the opportunity aid in growing and shaping and molding young minds. While making…
State and federal legislation requires health care professionals to provide a certain standard of care to their patients. This duty of care is defined by the care standards that other healthcare practitioners of the same qualifications would adhere to. If a medical professional deviates from these care standards and causes a patient injury, this is called…
Despite having a lifetime’s worth of experiences and wisdom, elderly people are at a high risk of abuse and neglect. One of the most common forms is known as involuntary seclusion. Agencies like the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse try to promote awareness of these issues each year through outreach events such as…
Florida law is unique in the way it handles claims against underinsured motorist (UM) insurance carriers; while most states use an arbitration system, Florida allows such cases to be litigated in a trial court. However, this can raise some unique issues. For example, if the insured has claims against both the underinsured driver and their…
There is no denying that being involved in a car accident is stressful. However, it is important to stay calm so that you do not accidentally do or say the wrong thing after the accident. Many people in similar situations to yours have made mistakes that hurt their personal injury claims. Here are five common…
When making a claim for personal injury from an accident, at some point, you have to identify the kind of injury you are experiencing in order to qualify for it. Among the most common injuries that a person can sustain from an accident are soft tissues injuries. Soft tissue injuries usually include injury to tendons,…
Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis that wears down cartilage, the tissue at the ends of bones. It’s a degenerative disease that can lead to pain and discomfort for those who develop it. Yet many people who experience this type of arthritis find that chiropractic osteoarthritis treatments are often helpful in alleviating that pain. While…
When you need medical care, you tend to rely on doctors whether it’s your primary care physician or a referred specialist to manage your health in the best way possible. You trust doctors to advise you about your health condition, medication, and routine care. However, there may be times when that trust is broken due…
Food poisoning, which is considered a foodborne illness, occurs when you eat food containing a virus or bacteria. A Centers for Disease Control report shows that each year, 48 million Americans experience food poisoning. Some of the symptoms of food poisoning are vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and fever. While many people recover from food…
If you’re employed in the public sector, you still have the right to claim workers’ compensation if you’re injured on the job. However, workers’ compensation for government employees is different from workers’ comp in the private sector. Federal employees are subject to federal laws; state and local government employees are subject the laws in their…