When it comes to our health, we have an incredible amount of resources at our disposal to seek effective care. However, as this article in The New York Times notes, the sheer number of these resources doesn’t guarantee that we will find the right care or the highest quality care. In fact, there are a few reasons why, despite the vast amount…
Debra L. Broz
Proven Local Lawyers
Helping You Recover
Month: July 2017
Dangerous cargo can make truck crashes even worse
We see commercial trucks on the road nearly every day. And whether we can see the cargo they haul or not, we know that these trucks typically carry heavy, dangerous materials over thousands of miles. This cargo can present serious problems in the event of a crash. If it spills, it can make the roadways unsafe for other motorists; if…
Am I eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits?
If you are seriously injured or ill and you cannot work, you can be very frightened about your future. How will you get the medical care you need? How will you provide for your family? How will you ever be able to get back on your feet? For many people, the answer to these questions can be Social Security disability…
Bullying in nursing homes: emotional abuse
Anyone in Kentucky could feel that another person is being a bully, purposefully acting aggressively or in a threatening way. Nursing home residents may be particularly at risk, though. HelpGuide.org points out that physical and mental health issues may keep them from standing up for themselves, and may make them more vulnerable to verbal attacks. There are certain behaviors that nurses,…