Is Elder Abuse A Felony Or Misdemeanor?
By: Attorney Mitch Grissim Elder abuse is, sadly, an epidemic problem in our society. When you place your senior parent or other loved one into long-term residential care, or even hire in-home care for them,…
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Head Injuries From Truck Accidents Can Have Long-lasting Effects
By: Jeff D. Stewart, Esq., Stewart Bell, PLLC We’ve heard quite a bit in recent months about the dangers of head injuries in contact sports, such as football. Stories of athletes who have had their…
Too Many Truck Crash Victims Get Too Little Compensation
By: Jeff D. Stewart, Esq., Stewart Bell, PLLC Across America, big trucks (those weighing more than 10,000 pounds) are involved, on average, in more than 1,000 accidents each day, according to statistics from the National…
Don’t Be In The Dark About The Hazards Of Trucks At Night
By: Jeff D. Stewart, Esq., Stewart Bell, PLLC We all must exercise more care when driving at night. Hazards are less apparent at night than in the daytime, so drivers have less time to respond.…
Did That Truck That Hit You Follow Regulations?
By: Jeff D. Stewart, Esq., Stewart Bell, PLLC When we travel in our cars or other light passenger vehicles, we are obligated to follow the rules of the road. So are the big trucks that…
Watch Out For Lane-Changing Trucks
By: Jeff D. Stewart, Esq., Stewart Bell, PLLC One of the most common actions we all take when driving on highways is to change lanes or merge lanes. Unfortunately, lane-changing and merging are among the…
Be Wary Of Medical Emergency Defenses In Truck Crash Cases
By: Jeff D. Stewart, Esq., Stewart Bell, PLLC When the early astronauts were selected, they had to have what was called the “right stuff.” That included meeting certain fitness standards because their jobs were dangerous…
Which States Have The Best Elder Abuse Protection?
Elder abuse is nothing short of an epidemic across our nation, with over 1/3 of all states receiving a failing or near-failing grade from the Elder Report Cards website. It’s a horrifying prospect, the idea…
Which States Are The Worst For Nursing Home Abuse?
Author: C. Bennett Long, Esq., Mobile, Alabama Nursing home abuse is one of the most disturbing epidemics in our nation. There are millions of senior citizens in long-term residential care, and placing your senior loved…
In A Car Accident Caused By A Cell Phone User?
Author: Blaine Barrilleaux, Esq. Getting into a car accident is bad enough. Dealing with injuries and repairs can be a real hassle, but new laws and standards are being passed all the time to deal…