Unsanitary Surgical Instruments

Surgical errors—such as operating on the wrong site or leaving an object in a patient’s body—can lead to severe medical complications for a patient. The use of unsanitary surgical instruments in one such error. A doctor using tools that have not been properly sterilized can lead to cross-contamination of diseases, transmission of pathogens, or other infections. […]

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What Is the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund?

If you have been injured due to the negligence of a healthcare professional, you may be interested in pursuing a medical malpractice claim to fight for the compensation you need to pay for medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and other damages. These economic and non-economic damages can add up quickly. What happens if the healthcare provider’s medical […]

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Confinement and Isolation: Types of Elder Abuse

When you seek the assistance of a professional caregiver or look into moving your elderly loved one into a nursing home, you expect them to be treated well and provided with everything they need to be happy and healthy. You should additionally be able to communicate with and visit them often without fear of retaliation. […]

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What Are the Common Causes of Tractor Accidents?

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the world, and farming accidents and injuries are, unfortunately, common. According to the National Safety Council, tractor accidents are the leading cause of death and injury for farmers and agricultural workers. It is important for tractor operators to understand the different types of tractor accidents and how […]

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What Is Elder Medication Abuse?

According to AARP, older adults take an average of 4.5 medications each month, and that amount tends to increase with age. When an elder in a nursing home or other long-term care facility requires medication, they trust staff members and nurses to give them the right dose of the correct medication. Unfortunately, caregivers don’t always […]

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What Are Common Aviation Accident Injuries?

Aviation remains one of the safest forms of travel, but when accidents happen, they are often catastrophic. Victims of aviation accidents can sustain severe injuries, requiring medical care over months or years to heal. Some injuries might even have lifelong consequences. Surgical procedures, rehabilitation, medication, therapy, and other expenses add up. Making sure you are fairly compensated […]

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Farming Accidents: Types of Chemical Exposure

One of the leading causes of farming accidents is dangerous chemical exposure. Chemical exposure can occur from any contact with dangerous chemicals, such as touching, breathing, eating, or drinking harmful chemicals. Types of Chemical Exposure Dangerous chemicals that are commonly used on farms include herbicides, pesticides, and anhydrous ammonia. Herbicides Herbicides, commonly known as weed […]

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Four Types of Elder Financial Abuse and Exploitation

It’s horrible to imagine someone taking advantage of your elderly loved one’s financial situation, but the unfortunate reality is that is happens all the time. Studies on financial abuse and exploitation of the elderly provide a wide range of statistics. Statistics of total annual costs vary widely, with minimums of $3 billion each year and some […]

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The Differences Between Civil and Criminal Trials in Indiana

Civil and criminal trials are handled differently in Indiana. The process can be confusing, so use our guide to understand how they work. Before the Trial In a civil case, allegations are presented in the form of a complaint that is filed with the court by the plaintiff. The complaint contains the relevant facts and […]

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