Most people remember the experience of suffering a broken bone. It may have happened on a playground, falling off a bike, or playing sports. Most of us can remember the cast. Millions of people suffer from broken bones every year, but when an elderly patient suffers a broken bone, it can be far more dangerous […]
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If you are injured at work, it is important you seek medical treatment as soon as possible in order to determine the nature and extent of your injuries. Don’t delay! If you require emergency medical assistance, tell your supervisor, then go to the nearest emergency room or your own primary care physician. Make sure you
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Car accidents tend to be overwhelming and traumatic events, even in cases when circumstances might not appear to be serious. All types of accidents, from fender-benders to large-scale crashes involving multiple motor vehicles, can result in a variety of injuries, including soft tissue injuries, traumatic brain injuries, lacerations, and internal hemorrhaging. Some injuries are obvious
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Icy roads are a fact of Winter driving. Here are some warning signs that you can use to predict impending road icing conditions. What to look for: Temperatures near or below freezing (32°F or 0°C)Seems like a no-brainer, but awareness of current and upcoming weather conditions can be your best defense against road icing. Most
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Placing a loved one in a nursing home can be an emotionally taxing decision. In most cases, a person who does so puts his or her trust into the care of professionals who you hope are not only qualified, but attentive and loving. Anyone’s worst nightmare is that their family member might be abused and
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Getting hit by a semi-truck along Interstate 80 or anywhere on Nebraska roadways will immediately disrupt your life in almost every way. The sheer size difference between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks often results in severe injuries or death. It is crucial to know exactly what steps to take after a collision with a semi-tractor
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As a rule, you should NOT give a recorded statement to the insurance company for the driver that caused an accident without the advice of an attorney. Is a Recorded Statement Legally Required? No. There is absolutely no legal requirement, much less a legal duty under Nebraska law, to provide a recorded statement to the
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 5 million car crashes occur in the nation every year, causing serious and potentially fatal injuries for as many as two million passengers and drivers. However, some crashes result from weather, road, or traffic conditions ;the majority of car collisions are caused by individuals using careless
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As loved ones move to more extended care, and then to nursing homes, we tend to feel concerned about a myriad of different issues. Will they like the nursing home and their room? Will they get along with the staff? Will they make friends of the patients? Those and other social concerns seem to be
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Just like with your relatives, you don’t get to pick who hits youin an accident, and when trouble arises, it is going to be complicated. Dealing with a car accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured drive rcan be as confusing as it is frustrating. An uninsured motorist (UM) is a driver who has no
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