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I’m sorry to hear about your mother. Whether or not you can sue the nursing home depends on the circumstances of what happened. Wandering away from a nursing home (also known as elopement) is very common, especially among those who are cognitively impaired. If you believe your loved one was neglected by a nursing home, you should speak to an attorney. There are roughly five million people in the U.S. with Alzheimer’s disease. There are many other cognitive diseases that can lead to wandering in addition to Alzheimer’s. About two-third of nursing home patients have some type of cognitive impairment …

I’m sorry to hear about your spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis involves a narrowing of the bone channel occupied by the spinal nerves or the spinal cord. Most people with spinal stenosis develop it as part of the aging process. Many do not feel it, but if allowed to progress long enough, most people will notice radiating pain, weakness, or numbness. Spinal stenosis is typically diagnosed using an MRI or CT scan, or both. Although there are some treatments that do not involve an operation, many patients choose to have an operation to correct spinal stenosis. There are several types of …

Cruel or difficult bosses can make an employee’s life miserable. Bad bosses may yell, threaten, or scare employees instead of taking positive actions that keep them motivated. Other bosses may not be so overt in their actions. They may act in a less-obvious way, but can be just as terrible to work with. Bad bosses can take a toll on both the mental and physical health of their employees. Employees can dread going into work. Time off work may be spent thinking about work. Bad bosses can cause ulcers, heart problems, headaches, other stress-related symptoms, and more. Employees may feel …

Head-on collisions are one of the most deadly types of automobile accidents. They can be so dangerous because of the force that is produced when two vehicles that are travelling in opposite directions collide. Thousands of drivers and passengers are either killed or seriously injured every year in head-on collisions. The driver who leaves his or her lane and comes into another lane to hit another vehicle is virtually always liable for the accident. Drivers should never change lanes without making sure that the lane is clear and it is safe. Head-on collisions are often caused by fatigued drivers, drug …

You may be able to sue your surgeon if you believe your surgery caused damage to your nerves. Unfortunately, often if nerves or the nervous system are damaged, that damage is permanent. During surgery, doctors must be very cautious so that they do not cut the nerves running through the surgical site. Nerves are critical to the function of the body. The nervous system allows the brain to control all areas of the body. It also allows the brain to know what is happening inside the body and outside the body. The nerves carry signals to the brain to communicate …

After a serious accident involving injuries, most accident victims are concerned about paying for their expenses after the accident. Accident victims are also often concerned about whether or not they will have to pay those expenses out of their own pockets. They may have been forced to take time off work without pay, and could also be in physical pain, which can cause additional expenses. Damages in a personal injury lawsuit are intended to compensate the accident victim. They are designed to make the accident victim whole again, and in some cases may exist to punish the person who caused …

Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) is a general term that is used to describe testing and monitoring the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, during surgery. IONM can help the medical team know during surgery how the nervous system is working, which can make the surgery safer. It can help lower the risk of complications, such as loss of feeling or movement. IONM is normally done by specially trained technicians, who stay with the patient during surgery. The technician monitor readings, and will notify the surgeon if anything is amiss. IONM can also help the surgeon locate …

Yes, you may be able to sue if you were fired for being pregnant. Under both state and federal law, pregnant women are protected from discrimination in the workplace, as well as harassment. An employer cannot harass a female employee because she is pregnant. An employer also may not refuse to hire, demote, fire, or fail to accommodate a female employee because she is pregnant. Some examples of discrimination include refusing to hire women of a certain age for fear they may become pregnant, firing a woman who is pregnant, or refusing to allow women time off work for doctor’s …

I’m sorry to hear about your amputation. As an amputee as well as a personal injury attorney, I know that skin care is essential for good health as well as mobility. Prosthetic sockets can trap sweat, and prevent air from circulating around the residual limb, which can lead to infections. If left untreated, infections can cause irritation and eventually skin breakdown, which can prevent you from using the prosthesis for a period of time. However, there are steps you can take to avoid a problem with the prosthesis. Firsts, keep the limb clean and dry. It should be thoroughly dried …

Yes, you may be able to receive punitive damages in a Los Angeles automobile accident case. Typically, accident victims can recover compensation for medical expenses, damage to the vehicle, pain and suffering, and other damages. In some circumstances, the plaintiff may also be entitled to punitive damages. There are typically two types of damages in a personal injury lawsuit: compensatory and punitive. There are also two types of compensatory damages, economic and non-economic. Economic damages cover actual expenses suffered by the accident victim, including medical bills, property damage, and lost wages. Non-economic damages are more subjective, and can include pain …

I’m very sorry to hear about your accident in a Los Angeles construction zone. In LA, road construction is a constant. Heavy traffic in the area, as well as weather conditions, mean that ongoing roadwork is necessary in order to keep the roads in good condition and safe for drivers. Since construction is a constant, drivers may become accustomed to seeing orange cones and road workers, and may no longer be on alert for them. Drivers must be aware that accidents in construction zones can pose a serious driver to both drivers as well as construction workers. Accidents in construction …

You may be able to sue the drug manufacturer if you had side effects that were a result of the drug. Unfortunately, many drugs are quickly put onto the market even though the drugs may not have been properly evaluated or the risks and potential side effects assessed. Many experts believe that Onglyza is one drug that was rushed onto the market improperly before the manufacturers were aware of the risks. Onglyza is a medication that is prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It helps to lower blood sugar by prompting the pancreas to release insulin. It also …