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Bed Sores And Nursing Home Negligence: 3 Things To Know
Bed sores are injuries that commonly occur within nursing homes. Although bed sores may not always be an indicator of nursing home abuse or neglect, it is important to know that these injuries frequently result from improper care. When a nursing home fails to provide adequate care to a resident who lacks mobility, bed… Read More »
How Do I Know If I Have A Product Defect Claim?
It can be alarming to learn that a product you own has been recalled and/or caused serious and life-threatening injuries to consumers. If you own a recalled product, or were injured after using a consumer product, how can you know if you have a legitimate product defect claim? The best way to determine if… Read More »
How Does The Federal Tort Claims Act Work?
If you recently suffered an injury in a slip and fall accident, in a car crash, or as a result of medical negligence, you may be looking into your options for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Birmingham. It is important to know that, in some cases, your personal injury might require you to… Read More »
Former Employee of Grandview Hospital Arrested for Sexual Assault of Multiple People
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) In September 2022, Birmingham Police Department (BPD) Special Victims Unit detectives learned that a sexual assault had reportedly occurred at Grandview Hospital. The suspect in the incident was described as an employee of Grandview Hospital. Since then, SVU detectives say they have learned of at least two additional victims, who alleged they… Read More »
What You Should Know About Electrical Injuries On Construction Sites
Construction sites in and around Birmingham pose a variety of risks to construction workers. While most construction accidents can be avoided with appropriate safety measures, such as training and protective equipment, serious and life-threatening injuries continue to occur at construction sites in Alabama. Electrical injuries are particularly common on construction sites, and the U.S…. Read More »
Steps To Take After A Truck Accident
Trucking accidents are often serious, resulting in severe injuries for occupants of passenger vehicles involved in the crash. Much too often, given the weight and size of an 18-wheeler, occupants of smaller passenger vehicles who are involved in a collision with a large truck suffer life-threatening or fatal injuries. After a trucking accident, it… Read More »
What Is A Negligent Security Lawsuit And Can I File One?
Property owners in Birmingham have a duty to make sure that their premises are reasonably safe for guests on their property, particularly for customers on business premises. Business owners need to use reasonable care to ensure that a potential customer will not encounter a serious hazard that will result in an injury. These risks… Read More »
Elder Abuse Liability And Nursing Home Falls
Falls occur much too often in nursing homes and frequently result in serious and sometimes deadly injuries to nursing home residents. Indeed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), three million older adults require treatment in emergency departments every year for injuries from falls, and about 34,000 seniors suffer fatal… Read More »
Was I Harmed By A Defective Drug Or A Medication Mistake?
When patients experience injuries after using prescription medications, it can be difficult to know if the harm resulted from a known side effect of the drug that the patient was warned about, or whether the injury resulted from either a medication error or a defect in the drug. Patients in Birmingham should be able… Read More »
What You Should Know About Drowsy Driving And Trucking Accidents
Trucking collisions can result from a variety of circumstances. The cause of a collision could range from truck driver error to a negligently loaded truck bed, or even a defect in the truck itself. When trucking collisions do happen, it is important to find out about seeking compensation and to determine liability with assistance… Read More »
