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October 3rd, 2011
In most cases, older people fall prey to all types of nursing home abuses. This most prevalent abuse is typically reported because the elderly choose to remain silent on such issues. They do not complain for various reasons and purposes. If you have come across a situation where you have experienced elderly people suffering from bruises, bed sores or cuts at nursing homes then you should not neglect this matter as you can claim compensation for the very same unruly act. However as all of us know that it is not easy to claim the compensation. There are loads of legal complications involved in the process. Hence, you are required to take the help of a nursing home abuse lawyer. Not to mention, there are several benefits of hiring a nursing home abuse lawyer which are mentioned below.
First of all, a nursing home lawyer has a vast amount of knowledge regarding the subject. The lawyer will be able to gather the required evidence and manage all the paperwork along with it. They are abreast with the latest changes in the law and will have a better idea about the various loopholes in the system. As they are expert and knowledgeable, they will be able to guide you through the legal complexities in a smooth manner. Jumping into the legal battle without the assistance of a professional is certainly not a good idea. There are a lot of people who are reluctant to hire a nursing home abuse lawyer in order to save some money. Needless to say, this kind of callous attitude will cost you the case as well as a lot of money in the end. Even if you agree to settle the matter out of court, your lawyer would be able to make sure that you do not settle for an amount that is way less than what you actually deserve.
Lastly, before finalizing on a nursing home abuse lawyer, kindly make sure that whoever it is has a license. Only an efficient as well as an experienced nursing home abuse lawyer or Philadelphia personal injury lawyers will be able to handle the tricky court room situations. Also check if he has a good reputation to ensure that your case rests in good hands. A good nursing home abuse lawyer will always prioritize the interests of the client, rather than working with a profit motive.
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March 11th, 2010
As our parents and grandparents’ age, they tend to develop health problems and sometimes they need to enter a nursing home where 24/7 help is available. The main problem with this solution is that we cannot be with them, and sometimes when an accident happens, we cannot determine the underlying reason for the accident.
Slip and fall accidents are very common in older adults, and can have serious and lasting detrimental consequences. In the case of any fall involving an elderly person, you must determine if the fall was caused by an accident or if it is a signal of an underlying health condition.
If the fall happens only once, as a result of tripping on an obstacle or sliding on ice, the fall was probably due to an accident. If falling becomes frequent, it can indicate an underlying disease, like a urinary tract infection, respiratory infection, or heart disease. Elderly people may fall if they get dizzy from a sudden drop in blood pressure or dizziness caused by medication.
If your aging relative falls while in a nursing home, you should have him examined by a doctor to determine if there are underlying reasons for the fall. The doctor will not only examine your relative, he will also review all medications and supplements being taken.
Elderly people tend to fall when they trip over rugs, slippery floors, uneven surfaces, and beds and chairs that are the wrong height. The nursing home may be negligent in causing any number of factors that contributed to the fall.
If your relative has been seriously injured in a fall, you may want to consider consulting or hiring an experienced Philadelphia injury lawyer to help you handle the claim with the nursing home or their insurance company.
March 11th, 2010
On March 2, 2010 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Lutron Electronics issued a voluntary recall of Lutron Shading Solutions Roman Shades for about 5,000 products that were distributed through the Coopersburg, PA Company, because there is a risk of strangulation. The blinds were manufactured in Virginia by VIMCO – Virginia Iron and Metal Company.
For more information contact Lutron’s Recall Hotline: (866) 793-4270 or check their website www.lutron.com/CERUSromans.
There are several other retailers who have participated in this voluntary recall of Roman shades and roll-up blinds beginning in December 2009. The recall involves all custom ordered motorized and manual Lutron Shading Solutions Roman shades. Almost all these shades were professionally installed. If you suspect that your shades were involved in this recall, check the box for “Lutron Shading Solutions” or “Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO”. These shades were sold between January 2000 and August 2009 by Expo Design Centers and dealers.
The risk of strangulation occurs if a child puts his neck between the cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or pulls the cord out and wraps it around his neck. Strangulation can also occur if the shade’s chain is not attached to the wall or floor, and the child puts his neck into the chain’s loop. There have not been any injuries reported in connection with this recall.
If you own the automatic Roman shades you should immediately stop using them and contact Lutron Electronics to have them removed, repaired and reinstalled. If you own the manual Roman shades check to make sure the tension device is attached to the looped operating cord and attached to the wall or floor. If it is not, contact Lutron Electronics to obtain a free repair kit, and mount the device into the wall or floor. Lutron is available to help you through this process.
Even if you do not have these shades, it is a good idea for home owners to check all their shades and blinds to ensure that there are no easily reached cords. If you child has been involved in a strangulation accident, contact a Philadelphia Injury Lawyer for a free case assessment.
March 11th, 2010
Doctor’s handwriting has always been the source of jokes because in many cases it is so cryptic. But in a recent report presented at the Diabetes UK’s Annual Professional Conference in Liverpool this week, it was suggested that bad handwriting is no laughing matter. Doctor’s bad handwriting is responsible for prescription errors.
The UK Diabetes research indicates that in one out of 20 cases, instructions about medication could easily be misread because of poor handwriting. The study used the hospital charts of 75 diabetes patients. In just these 75 patients alone, the report showed that there was one error in every six prescriptions, and that the timings for insulin injections were wrong in one out of every three charts!
There are serious ramifications of incorrectly following insulin injection guidelines and since one in ten hospital patients has diabetes, these are commonly prescribed. The high percentage of insulin errors resulting from poorly written instructions can have serious consequences, sometimes even fatal consequences.
The report stated that “A misunderstanding from an abbreviation for insulin units could have serious if not fatal consequences. For example, a doctor should prescribe insulin as “10 units” at a specified time, if written as “10 I U” or “10 I units”, this could be easily misread as 101 units.”
By providing training to doctors and nurses, the report also showed a significant decrease in prescription errors.
If you or a loved one has suffered as result of incorrectly prescribed medication, you may need the help of a Lawyer for Medical Malpractice.
March 11th, 2010
Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Philadelphia are now accepting Relgan cases. The Reglan side effects lawyers, and are now offering free case evaluations to anyone who was prescribed Reglan. If you suspect that you need a proven Philadelphia Reglan attorney, contact Mark S. Rosenberg, medical malpractice lawyers in Philadelphia, for a free case evaluation today.
Doctors typically prescribe Reglan or its generic equivalent Metoclopramide to treat, among other conditions, acid reflux. At least two studies have linked Reglan to Tardive Dyskinesia, a permanent neurological disorder that is characterized by involuntary movements of the face, tongue and mouth.
The FDA has issued a “Black Box Warning on Metoclopramide”, but as of February 2009 the drug is still on the market, and doctors have been told to recommend it only for short term use.
Other studies have associated Reglan and Metoclopramide with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and body temperature. NMS Symptoms can include:
Fevers of (101º-108º F)
Bouts of sweating and increased blood pressure
Irregular heart rate
Rigid muscles
Coma or unconsciousness
If you think you or a loved one has been adversely affected by Relgan or Metoclopramide, call (610) 370-6697 for a free consultation.
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