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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has new online icons that flag nursing homes with a history of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

There comes a time in life when we dread getting older and the consequences that come with it. One such consequence is the need to have others responsible for your care. That’s why nursing homes are around; they care for you in your time of need and offer 24-hour assistance. But this level of care comes at a cost.

Nowadays, not many people go out without their smartphones in hand. And almost everyone knows that a picture tells a better story than words. That is why it is vitally important to take a picture of a car accident you were involved in.

Victims who are injured in auto accidents caused by DoorDash drivers may be able to recover compensation by taking legal action against the company and the driver. While DoorDash has a commercial auto insurance policy that covers injuries caused by drivers who are out for active delivery, however, the insurance only pays out after the at-fault driver’s personal coverage is exhausted.

Labor Day activities that celebrate the end of summer make Labor Day weekend one of the deadliest times of the year with drunk-driving fatalities, drownings, and fires.

Police officers face a variety of dangers while on duty including fatal and non-fatal injuries. Daily duties put officers at risk for car accidents, physical assaults, accidental shootings, and homicide.

When a landlord is negligent in maintaining or securing a property, tenants can pursue compensation for any injuries suffered as the result of the landlord’s negligence. In Illinois, landlords have a duty to their tenants to ensure their properties are properly maintained and any issues such as broken locks, leaking plumbing, etc.

Taking the right photos after a motor vehicle crash can help victims build a successful accident claim. Crash scene photos can capture details about the location of the accident, the general environment, the position of the vehicles, collision points, and property damage. A personal injury lawyer can use these images to prove fault and help victims recover compensation.

With recent laws that legalized the use of cannabis, car accidents involving drivers high on marijuana have risen by as much as 300 percent.

Bedsores are a preventable injury that can have potentially fatal consequences for elderly residents of nursing home facilities. Caregivers and healthcare professionals within nursing homes have a duty of care to properly care for residents so they do not develop these injuries.