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Smaller Cars: Are You at risk?

The push for fuel efficiency and green vehicles, not to mention simple roadway congestion, has led to an increase in the number of smaller vehicles on the roadways.  Drivers of these vehicles derive a number of benefits, but are also at risk in the event of an accident with a large truck or SUV.  According

Uber’s Impact on Car Accidents

A study recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology has found that the rise in popularity of ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft has resulted in a decrease in drunk driving related car accidents. Although this news is a positive indicator, the results are not as encouraging as they may seem. The study only found a

Nursing Homes Lack Basic Emergency Preparation Plans

The tragic deaths of residents in a Florida nursing home after Hurricane Irma highlighted the difficulties of providing care for the elderly in the face of a natural disaster. However, an NPR examination of federal inspection records shows that many nursing homes lack even the most basic of emergency preparation plans. Violations but no Consequences

Attorney Mike Brusca: Speaking Engagements

Attorney Mike Brusca recently discussed “Dealing with Defense Strategies” during the American Association for Justice (AAJ) “In-Depth Look at Cost Reports” seminar on October 20. The AAJ provides trial attorneys with information, professional support, and a nationwide network that enables them to most effectively and expertly represent clients. On November 17, Mike will speak at the New

Picking a Nursing Home

Many people have no idea how to select a nursing home.  Unfortunately, this decision is typically made under stressful circumstances without advanced planning.  Often, the choice must be made in a short period of time.  As a result, this important decision is many times made with little to no information.  There are, however, some resources

Nursing Home Workers Spread Infections

A new study identifies the failure to change gloves as a significant factor in the spread of dangerous pathogens in nursing homes and long-term care facilities (LTCF). The study from the University of Iowa College of Nursing was published in the September issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the journal of the Association for





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