Jasper Personal Injury Law Blog

If you are thinking of placing a loved one in an Alabama nursing home, or if you already have a loved one in such a facility, you are no doubt carefully considering the physical care that your loved one receives. You may know that bedsores are a common concern in nursing homes where residents may be bedridden or confined to a wheelchair, but you may not understand what they are or why they can be dangerous.

According to the Mayo Clinic, skin subjected to pressure for a prolonged period of time, as when one spends most of one's hours sitting or lying down, can open up at the pressure points, exposing the tissues underneath to open air. The common term for these openings in the skin is "bedsores," but medical professionals more often refer to them as "decubitus ulcers" or "pressure ulcers."

For many parents, Halloween is a fun holiday that allows them to spend one-on-one time with their children and interact with the local community. Going from door to door can be a great way to meet neighbors and spend quality time with a child. Unfortunately, there are certain risks that may derail Halloween celebrations, such as motor vehicle wrecks. Moreover, there are a number of reasons why crashes may be especially likely to occur during this holiday, so it is important to be vigilant.

For starters, some people celebrate the holiday with alcohol, so there may be more drunk drivers on the road. Aside from people who are drunk after leaving a party or costume contest at a bar, pedestrian accidents are especially concerning on Halloween due to a large number of people walking around. Trick-or-treating can be particularly dangerous because it often occurs during the evening or nighttime hours, which can make it hard for drivers to see pedestrians. Additionally, parents may drive their kids from house to house, which can result in erratic behavior (especially if the driver is not familiar with a certain neighborhood).

If you work in an office in Jasper, AL, you probably think your workplace is relatively safe. While this is true for the most part, you are at risk for developing a repetitive stress injury (RSI), particularly if you work on a computer. The Cleveland Clinic offers the following information on RSI, so you can get the help you need should this condition occur.

What are some symptoms?

Safe driving is a responsibility of all Alabama motorists. Accordingly, taking the steps to be a better driver is important, whether you’ve just started driving or consider yourself a seasoned pro. Business Insider offers the following tips to drivers in search of ways to improve their skills.

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