Imagine you are walking through a store, and suddenly, you slip and fall. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slips and falls are the highest cause of injuries. In such a situation, knowing what to do next is imperative to ensuring your safety and...
Month: August 2023
How many uninsured drivers does Delaware have?
Delaware law requires all registered vehicles to have liability insurance coverage of $25,000/$50,000/$10,000. They must also have $15,000/$30,000 personal injury protection. Despite these requirements, the Insurance Information Institute reported that in 2019, 8.5%...
Why are the feds investigating how nursing homes prescribe anti-psychotic drugs?
Many families with aging loved ones entrust a nursing home to care for their seniors. Unfortunately, not all facilities handle their duties appropriately. Some institutions have even committed gross injustices against those in their care. This situation has moved the...
Did you sustain injuries on someone else’s property?
Accidents are unexpected, and they happen to the best of us. You can slip on a foreign substance on the floor and fall. You can trip on a foreign object on the floor and fall. When you fall, you get back up. But some falls are worse than others. You might hit your...
Signs of bedsores and how to prevent them
Decubitus ulcers, better known as bedsores, are common in nursing home residents who do not change positions frequently enough. Bedsores are uncomfortable and even painful, and if left untreated, they can lead to more serious issues. If you have a loved one in a...
The importance of brain injury awareness without hitting your head
When most people think of brain injuries, including concussion, they think about a direct blow to the head. Whether that happens from a collision or when the head hits a floor in a fall, that impact can cause a brain injury. However, you should not dismiss the...
Prevent slips and fall injuries at the public pool this summer
When summer arrives, the public pool becomes an oasis of cool relief under the sun's blazing heat. The laughter of children, the splash of diving bodies and the cool touch of water on the skin make pool days memorable. However, amidst all this fun, it is important to...
The pros and cons of bicycling
Bicycle travel continues to increase in popularity. Two-wheel trips continue to trend, with more cyclists traveling roads throughout the nation. In addition to the enjoyment, the WHO cites countless health benefits that exist that include: Twenty minutes of cycling...