When you are in a nursing home, or when you have to place a loved one in a nursing home, you want to make sure that the facility treats you or your loved one right. There are a few rights and protections every patient is entitled to. For instance, you always have the...
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Month: January 2017
Truck safety: Truck drivers need to be trained for winter
Trucking in the winter can be dangerous, especially with heavier winds, rain, ice and snow. Driving a tractor-trailer in severe weather requires special skills that not all truck drivers have, which is why it’s important for them to learn before they take on that kind...
Should workers’ compensation cover my injury?
If you are hurt on the job, you are entitled to workers’ compensation as long as you are an employee of the business and the business is not exempt under law. Not all injuries are life-threatening, but you still deserve to receive the medical treatment you need. For...
Collision leads to 1 fatality, 2 injuries on Interstate 275
It’s dangerous on the roads, particularly when there are large vehicles around you with poor visibility. Truck accidents are commonplace on highways, even though there are safety regulations to help reduce and eliminate them. It’s an unfortunate fact that some drivers...
What are some signs of nursing home abuse?
Nursing home abuse is every patient’s nightmare and torture for their families. It can be hard to spot, but if you look for the right things, you can see red flags and make sure your loved one is taken out of a dangerous situation. If he or she is hurt while at a...
Getting to your destination safely during winter
Driving on Ohio roads in the wintertime can be a stressful experience. Even when road crews are diligent with plowing and using ice melting products, some of the roads can still be slick and hazardous. However, there are ways you can reduce your risk of an accident if...
If your loved one is in a nursing home bedsores could be an issue
Many people think of bedsores as just a minor problem, and that can be true if they’re small and treated quickly. However, when they aren’t treated properly or they’re allowed to become worse, bedsores can be a serious issue. Not only are they painful, but they also...
Keeping workers safe in cold temperatures
Each day individuals throughout the state of Ohio set off to work. Some of the jobs residents go to involve working outside. While during some times of the year this may be considered a perk, when cold temperatures set in during the winter, it can be dangerous. Cold...