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Many Alabamans have experienced the frustration of driving through a seemingly endless construction zone. Sudden lane shifts, detours, and traffic slowdowns require constant focus on the road. Drivers must always exercise caution when navigating a work zone. A lapse in attention could result in a serious accident. Construction…
Head-on collisions are among the most devastating types of crashes. When two vehicles collide head-on, the force of impact is typically much greater than in other types of accidents. The occupants in the vehicles involved in a head-on crash often suffer severe, catastrophic, or fatal injuries. If you…
Injuries in nursing homes are unfortunately a common occurrence throughout Alabama. In many situations, the nursing home is responsible for injuries that happen to nursing home residents. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have a duty to provide an environment that is safe. If disregard for patient safety on…
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you trust the facility to provide the attentive and compassionate care that your family member needs and deserves. Unfortunately, that trust can be broken when you discover that your loved one has been the victim of abuse or…
In April 2021, the Florida court system heard a series of lawsuits against 3M, a multinational healthcare and consumer goods corporation. In one of the largest-ever class-action lawsuits in the U.S., more than 200,000 veterans accused 3M of knowingly selling defective earplugs to the military. The plaintiffs in…
If your loved one in the nursing home shows signs of abuse, you should act immediately to ensure their safety and protect their legal rights. Call Gartlan Injury Law for more information. Finding out that your loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect can be…
As the population of older adults grows in the United States, so does the problem of elder abuse. According to the National Council on Aging, one in ten elderly Americans aged 60 and above has experienced some form of abuse. Unfortunately, many instances of abuse go unreported. In…
As we grow older, many of us will reach a point where we need to depend on others for care. In time, we may become almost entirely dependent on caregivers for our health and well-being. Unfortunately, this also makes us vulnerable to abuse if those entrusted with our…
As we age, we may reach a point where we require around-the-clock assistance for medical care, hygiene, and other daily living tasks. Nursing homes exist to provide such care. Residents depend greatly on the facility and the caretakers who work there. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect occurs all too…
When a person remains in a sedentary position for too long, the resulting pressure can cause the skin to break down and painful sores to develop. These wounds are commonly known as bedsores or skin ulcers. They tend to occur on areas of the body that cover bony…