A man's 91-year-old mother had lived in an assisted living facility since 2007. Then, one morning, the man and his wife received a phone call notifying them that his mother had 48 hours to find another place to live. Before the call, they had not suspected the...
Month: June 2013
Alabama authorities looking for F-150 pickup after fatal crash
Alabama authorities have more information about the hit-and-run accident that left one dead and three injured on Interstate 65 on June 18. The Alabama State Troopers say they have new evidence and believe that the vehicle that left the scene of the fatal accident was...
Awareness is important in preventing elderly abuse
As the population in the United States continues to live longer, greater numbers of the aged segment are finding it necessary to seek assistance in the form of long-term skilled care. Unfortunately, not all of these caregivers are truly interested in the well-being of...
Six Common Surgeries Often Done Unnecessarily
USA Today is reporting that there are at least six surgeries commonly done in this country that often do not need to be done. Using federal data and independent studies, the newspaper concluded there are six surgeries that carry significant risks of being done...
Elder abuse still a serious issue in long-term care homes
The National Center on Elder Abuse classifies elder mistreatment in six main ways: physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect and abandonment. According to the Senate Special Committee on Aging, almost 5 million Americans, including elders in...
Hands-free devices may not reduce car crashes
Many Alabama residents have started to use hands-free systems for their cell phones while they are driving so they can stay focused on the road, but a study shows that no matter how people are using mobile devices, it could distract them from driving. There has been...
Jeff Rickard Elected President: Alabama Association for Justice
Marsh Rickard & Bryan attorney Jeff Rickard will be leading the AlabamaAssociation for Justice (ALAJ) as its new President for the 2013-2014 term.Jeff was elected as part of a new slate of officers during the organization'sannual meeting today.ALAJ is comprised of...
Wrongful death suit filed after boy killed by airport sign
A wrongful death suit has been filed in the case of a boy killed at an Alabama airport. The 10-year-old boy was killed when an airport sign fell down and struck him and three of his family members. The wrongful death suit raised by his family alleges that the...
Elder abuse highlighted in the New York Times
Alabama residents might be hesitant to enter nursing homes after hearing that the New York Times highlighted the occurrence of elder abuse in America. The Elder Maltreatment Alliance reported that in 2011, three to five million elderly people were victims of some sort...
Family mourns death of girl after Alabama car accident
The family of a 10-year-old girl is mourning the loss of their family member after she died in a severe car accident. The accident happened at the intersection of Bailey Cove and Weatherly Road in Huntsville, Alabama. The girl and her family were reportedly returning...
