Motorcycle accidents that lead to spinal cord injuries can have a devastating effect on accident victims. This is because of the crucial role the spine has in facilitating communication between the brain and other parts of the body. If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury, you could be facing multiple surgeries, months [...]
Motorcycle accidents can cause serious brain injuries, even if the victim was wearing a helmet. These injuries often have devastating, long-term effects that involve expensive treatment, which can place a huge financial burden on you and your loved one. If you or a loved one is struggling with a brain injury after a motorcycle accident, [...]
Motorcyclists are especially susceptible to serious injuries on the road, including broken bones and fractures. Unlike a driver or passenger in a car, bikers aren’t protected by air bags, seat belts, and other safety devices. When a negligent driver causes a crash, you could easily find yourself with life-altering injuries. If you have suffered broken bones from [...]
In Alabama, nursing home wrongful death cases can be exceedingly complex. Alabama’s approach to wrongful death law is dramatically different than that of most other states, and you may struggle to find accurate and practical information about how nursing home wrongful death cases are handled. Petro Law Firm can help. Below, our experienced legal team explains how nursing [...]
Medication errors in nursing homes are common, and while some cause minimal to no damage, others can result in serious or even fatal injuries. If your loved one’s nursing home or long-term care center made a catastrophic error, you need to understand your legal options. Below, we explain Alabama’s medication error laws and how they may [...]
If your loved one is part of the 50 to 75% of nursing home residents who suffered a fall this year, they may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. Falls in nursing homes can have life-changing and even fatal results, but the truth of the matter is, many are preventable. If you suspect that [...]
Too often, elderly adults suffer abuse or neglect in the nursing homes that are responsible for providing them with proper care. When nursing homes fail in their duty to care for their residents, the residents' families should be able to hold the facilities both legally and financially responsible. If you're considering suing a nursing home for negligence, you [...]
Broken Bones in Nursing Homes While a broken bone may seem like a minor inconvenience to a younger person, fractures can have catastrophic results when the victim is a senior citizen or person with disabilities. Even a broken toe puts vulnerable individuals at an increased risk for additional falls and injuries. If your loved one [...]
Birmingham AL Bedrail Injury Lawyer When you visit your loved one in a hospital or nursing home, you may initially welcome the sight of a bedrail, which are intended to prevent falls. However, bedrails can often be dangerous and lead to fatal injuries. Government agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), have even [...]
Birmingham AL Bedsore Lawyer If your loved one is wheelchair-bound or bedridden, they may develop bedsores — especially if they’re receiving inadequate care. While not every bedsore is caused by nursing home abuse or neglect, you should always take these lesions seriously and ask hard questions when you discover them on your loved one’s body. [...]
