Does the Physician-Patient Privilege Continue in a Wrongful Death Suit?
Can I Drink Alcohol After A Traumatic Brain Injury?
Alcohol use and traumatic brain injury can both have a significant impact on an individual's ability to function and perform basic tasks. While there is nothing that prevents an individual from consuming alcohol following a traumatic brain injury, the following are important considerations for individuals with TBI.
Vanguard Healthcare Sued for Substandard Care
Substandard nursing home care endangers patient health and can lead to life-threatening situations. Nursing home abuse attorneys are seeing an increase in cases where nursing homes provide non-existent or substandard care while billing Medicare and insurance companies for services they are not providing.
Do Motorcycle Helmets Save Lives?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle helmets significantly reduce the risk for serious head injury and death in motorcycle accidents. A recent report reveals that the NHTSA estimates that approximately 1,669 lives were saved by the use of motorcycle helmets in 2014 alone. For motorcycle operators, helmet use is estimated to be 37 percent effective at preventing deadly injuries in the event of a crash, and 41 percent effective for passengers of motorcycles.
