You want the best for your elderly family members, and sometimes that can mean placing them in a care facility. If your loved one lives in a nursing home, directly influencing their caretaking is more difficult. So if someone there were abusing your loved one, wouldn’t you want to find out about it and put…
No one wants to get into a car accident, but it happens. Motor vehicle accidents claimed over 42,700 lives in the United States in 2022, including 745 fatalities from accidents in Colorado, the most recorded in the state since 1981. It could happen to you, and if it does, you’ll want to know how to…
According to The True Cost of Healthcare, malpractice claims are on the downward trend in Colorado. Just over 120 claims were filed in 2015, the most recent data. If you’re one of the unlucky ones injured as a result of medical negligence, you need an experienced legal expert on your side. With some research and…
Unless you’ve been in one before, car accidents might seem like something that just happens to other people. Unfortunately for you, your chances of remaining accident-free are slim: Most drivers will end up in three to four car accidents during their lifetime. In the event that you do find yourself involved in a car accident,…
With an average of 40 distracted driving crashes occurring each day in Colorado last year, and 67 of those resulting in deaths, now is a great time to remember that distractions and driving don’t mix. One of the biggest distractions while driving? Cell phones. Seeing as teenagers are growing up with their phones glued to…
Assuming the role of primary caregiver for an elder is a life-altering event. In many cases, the caregiver finds the experience deeply rewarding and fulfilling. However, the daily demands placed on the caregiver’s shoulders can lead to nearly debilitating levels of stress, particularly as the elder’s condition worsens with age and illness. Sadly, in these…
The screech of tires. The shattered glass. The pain of whiplash—or of something far more serious. Thousands of car accidents happen every year in Colorado, and unfortunately, there’s no way to guarantee it won’t happen to you. While you can’t necessarily control whether or not you end up in a car crash, you certainly have…
This month, the House of Representatives cleared legislation to enhance law enforcement efforts against crimes against elderly people. These crimes include financial exploitation, fraud, physical and emotional abuse, and neglect. This bill is called the Elder Abuse Prevention and Protection Act of 2017. This bill will implement a training program for FBI agents to investigate…
If you’re an avid runner, you know which side of the road to run on. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Transportation Department both agree that running against traffic is the safest way to run. And there’s research data to prove it.
A car accident can be a traumatic, nasty disruption of your life. Apart causing considerable damage to your vehicle and inflicting personal injury, the trauma of the event can leave an indelible mark in your psyche. Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
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