Pressure ulcers (a/k/a bedsores or pressure sores), which have been used as an indicator of quality of care, are a widespread problem in long-term care settings. A study by Gosnell and VanEtten finds that pressure ulcers affect approximately 1 million Americans each year. Pressure ulcers…
Thanksgiving is all about turkey, cranberries, football, and traffic jams. A Plymouth Rock Assurance study shows that midday hours are the busiest for travel in New Jersey.
It’s time to dust off the snow-blower and move it to the front of the garage for regular use. And it is time to learn that even the most cautious person can still sustain catastrophic injury while exercising extreme care. No logical person would think of…
We have been litigating elder abuse cases for years and the number of new calls seems to rise by the day. According to the World Health Organization, “elder abuse is a violation of human rights and a significant cause of illness, injury, loss of productivity,…
This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds us all about our role as parents, guardians and mentors of our teenage drivers. Tragically, according to the NHTSA, motor vehicle crashes are the leading causes of death for 14-18 year olds in the United States. The…
Obviously, fire safety in the home is common sense and not to be ignored. But with the daily hustle of work and family schedules, it is easy to let slide the routine chore of double-checking your household fire alarms (replace with fresh batteries) and fire extinguisher (making sure it…
With those cool, damp morning now upon us, many hunters up here in Northern Michigan are preparing for the fall hunting season. In fact, it has already begun with early season Goose hunting. Regardless of your experience, annually reviewing hunter safety tips is a prudent practice. For…
The storm that blew through NW MI last August 2, 2015, left a trail of property damage for many. And with that, many property owners are looking to their homeowners’ insurers for help but are being surprised by unwelcome news. First, the insured is learning that…
Since last week’s major storm up in Northern Michigan, tree clean-up is the task at hand for a great many of residents. Obviously, caution is paramount when operating a chainsaw. Kickback is the most common and seriously harmful consequence of either inexperienced or careless operation. Understa
It is that time of the summer season up here in northern Michigan where festivals are in full swing. With that come corporate sponsors and vendors setting up their promotional tents for the designed purpose to engage potential customers. Vendor tents can be rather large and…
Last week, the New York Attorney General’s Office revealed an investigation that showed that Whole Foods was overcharging customers on as many as eighty of its pre-packaged meals.
It is that joyous, patriotic celebratory time of the summer when we gather together and watch municipal firework shows.
