If you or a loved one is like many returning Tennessee war veterans, life has irrevocably changed since deployment. Permanent physical damage to the body such as brain injuries and loss of the use of one or more limbs are common. At Debra L. Broz Attorneys at Law, PLC, we understand that military benefits may […]
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If you are injured at work, learn the facts!
If you have been injured on the job, immediately report the injury to your employer. If you don’t, you will not be able to get your medical bills, wages, or a settlement paid. In most situations, the employer is responsible for your medical bills even if the injury was your fault. You have the right […]
Pedestrian accidents during the Fourth of July
At any time of year, pedestrians face the risk of being struck by a reckless driver. Whether someone veers off of the road or fails to stop at a crosswalk, there are different ways that pedestrians are hit by reckless drivers and these accidents can prove fatal or lead to a severe injury. During certain […]
Why are recalls issued for drugs you may be taking?
Recently, your doctor prescribed a new medication for you to try to help treat a preexisting condition you have suffered for quite some time. Now, you have found out that the exact drug he prescribed is under mandatory recall in the state of Kentucky. Understanding why drugs are recalled may enable you to be better […]
Monitoring the safety and well-being of your elderly loved one
You have recently made the decision to put your elderly loved on in a nursing home facility in Kentucky. You and other family members are concerned about being able to provide your loved one with the day-to-day needs of living, as well as guaranteeing that quality medical care is readily accessible at a moment’s notice. […]
What is unnecessary surgery, and why is it still happening?
Your Kentucky health care provider has reviewed all your symptoms and given you a diagnosis. Now, he is suggesting that your best treatment option is a surgical procedure. While you are somewhat anxious about scheduling it, he has assured you that, weighed against your other treatment options, this is the course of action most likely […]
Trucker fatigue isn’t always caused by lack of sleep
Trucker fatigue is one of the most common causes of crashes involving semi-trucks on Kentucky highways today. However, that fatigue is not always a direct result of not getting enough sleep. The Congressional Research Service reports that numerous truck crashes have been found to have been a result of sleep apnea. Truck drivers who suffer from sleep […]
Your ombudsman’s role in addressing nursing home issues
At Debra L. Broz, Attorneys at Law, PLC, in Kentucky, we often provide answers for people who fear that loved ones are in an abusive or neglectful situation in a nursing home. You may want to take an active role in preventing abuse and negligence, or help to ensure that any signs of these are […]
8 signs of a brain injury after a car accident
A car cuts you off on the interstate on your way home. It hits the corner of your car, sending you into a spin as you slam on the brakes. Your momentum carries you across the thin median and into oncoming traffic, where you get hit by a pickup truck. That’s the last thing you […]
How can you help someone with a diagnosed mental illness?
Whether you have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with a mental illness in Kentucky, it can be challenging to determine how to continue to be supportive despite the changes in his or her demeanor. Behavioral traits and personality characteristics that may have been normal in the past may now be obsolete […]