The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration states that the average semi-truck is roughly 20 to 30 times heavier than a standard vehicle (i.e., 4,000 pounds compared to 80,000 pounds). The length of a semi-truck with a trailer attached is roughly 80 feet, and a standard car is roughly 16 feet. A semi-trucks extreme weight and…
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Five fatal causes of semi-truck accidents include driver fatigue, use of stimulants, poor training, not following road laws, and driving on unfamiliar roads.
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A nursing home abuse lawsuit may be necessary if additional medical issues and expenses have surfaced or if long-term disabilities have occurred.
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If you notice nursing home abuse, report it as soon as possible. There are several pathways available for reporting abuse, including the following recommended avenues:
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Elder abuse in a long-term care facility can be traumatizing for everyone involved. We encourage you to take immediate action.
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Four risk factors that may contribute to nursing home abuse include being female, having a mental condition, being a veteran, or if the elder identifies as LGBTQ+.
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Physical abuse in long-term care facilities may include lack of medication and sustenance administration, poor care for bed-ridden individuals, failure to help those with mobility issues, and misuse of restraints.
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What is elder abuse in a skilled nursing facility? Why does abuse occur? What if the abuse in the skilled nursing facility was unintentional?
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If you have been injured or your loved one died in the semi-truck accident, you can hold the responsible party accountable if negligence was present.
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To avoid a semi-truck accident, keep in mind that construction zones will have narrower lanes, shoulders may not be available in construction zones, and semi-truck drivers will have blind spots.
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