According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2021 truck accidents comprised 21% of the total number of motor vehicle accidents on U.S. roads, or roughly 523,993 truck-involved crashes. Truck accidents were responsible for 6% of all motor vehicle injuries but more than twice as many deaths, at 13.4%.
Friends and family members must remain proactive to ensure that loved ones who live in a nursing home don’t become victims of negligence or abuse, whether from nursing home staff, vendors, or other residents. Here are some of the most common injuries related to nursing home negligence and abuse to be aware of.
An experienced personal injury attorney can increase your chance of recovery. Not only do attorneys understand the law, but they also know the best way to present the evidence to support your claim. Whether you decide to forge ahead and file a personal injury claim on your own or hire a personal injury attorney to handle it for you, here’s what’s needed to be successful.
Motor vehicle accidents are the second highest cause of personal injuries. People injured in motor vehicle crashes can suffer debilitating, lifelong injuries or worse, death. These injuries affect both the victim and their families.
During fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021), the Illinois Department of Aging Adult Protective Services division received 20,567 reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation against Illinois’ elderly population age 60 and older. The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act was enacted to protect residents of Illinois nursing homes. It provides a Nursing Home Resident Bill of Rights and provides recourse for those who have been injured or killed due to negligence or abuse they suffered while living in a nursing home. Find answers to FAQ in this article.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle crash involving a truck, or if a loved one was killed in a truck accident, check out these FAQ and call the truck accident attorneys at The Good Law Group for help.
