The first cost people consider after a spinal cord injury will typically be the medical expenses stemming from their treatment. Not only will there be massive medical bills that start piling up immediately after the crash, but spinal cord injuries also typically...
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Bedsores can be a warning sign of nursing home abuse or neglect
Bedsores can technically develop at any stage in someone's life if they are immobile. However, people largely associate bedsores with older adults who have limited mobility and live in nursing homes. Medical professionals also call bedsores "pressure ulcers" or...
Is recovery possible after a spinal cord injury?
Part of what makes a spinal cord injury so debilitating and expensive is that the consequences are often permanent. Someone who suffers a complete spinal cord injury in a car crash will typically experience a permanent loss of motor function and physical sensation...
The connection between car crashes and amputations
Although the actual crash that occurs when two vehicles collide may only last for a fraction of a second, the impact can cause devastating injuries. Someone's placement at the time of a crash and the types of vehicles involved in the wreck can both have major...
What is negligent security at a business or rental property?
When visiting a friend for a housewarming party at their new apartment or meeting up with coworkers for drinks after finishing a big project, people expect to visit public spaces with minimal personal risk. Unfortunately, many people get mugged in the parking lots of...
Distracted driving leads to some of the worst collisions
Driving is a high-demand activity that requires people to pay close attention to their surroundings and respond as quickly as possible to changing circumstances. All it takes is a few seconds of delay for a situation to change and put someone at risk of a potentially...
How motorists prove fault after a serious car wreck
Figuring out who is to blame for a crash can be a challenge, as there are many people who simply do not wish to accept personal responsibility for their own bad choices. Some of those people have a hard time even being honest with themselves, while others might lie to...
Study calls Missouri the 6th-worst state for car accidents
Competition between the states can be fun. Ranking the states by things like best pizza or prettiest national parks is harmless fun and a way for readers to learn more about the country. Then there are more serious state-by-state rankings -- ones you would not want...
Staff theft of medication can leave nursing home residents in terrible pain
Most residents of Independence-area assisted-living facilities have at least one chronic health problem that requires medication. It is very common for a senior at a nursing home to take multiple pills daily and rely on the facility's staff to make sure they take them...
Alarming statistics for Missouri drivers
Missouri has a population exceeding six million people. The state boasts well-known and densely populated cities, including St. Louis and Kansas City. The sheer number of drivers and the frequency of driving represents a dangerous, if not deadly, combination...

