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Coronavirus Pandemic Serves as Reminder to Do Your Homework on Nursing Homes
One of the hardest hit and most at risk age demographics for Coronavirus of COVID-19 are people over 60. A segment of our population that is already vulnerable has become even more so due to this pandemic. Our elders in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are a major source concern. This concern was…
How to Spot Abuse in Nursing Homes
Recent news of a local, Kansas nursing home employee raping a 86-year-old resident reminds us how often nursing home abuse happens. It is important to recognize and understand the warning signs. Common signs of abuse can be classified into two categories: emotional and physical. Being aware of your loved one’s emotional and physical status is important…
The Risks of Driving With Too Little Insurance
Next time you’re at a traffic light, look around at your fellow drivers. Chances are, more than a few of them are driving with no insurance at all. Zero. Even though it’s against the law to do so. According to a 2009 Insurance Research Council (IRC) study, approximately 1 in 10 drivers in Kansas…
Avoid Issues With Your Insurance Company
If you’re involved in a car accident, your first thought isn’t about your insurance; it’s about making sure everyone is ok and calling 911. However, the second phone call you should make is to your insurance agent. Making that call can save you a tedious, costly process and could prevent legal action. What To…
Driver Fatigue is a Real Problem
The June 7, 2014, tractor-trailer crash involving Wal-Mart truck driver Kevin Roper and comedian Tracy Morgan resulted in multiple significant injuries to Morgan, Jeffrey Millea and Ardie Fuqua Jr., as well as the death of comedian James McNair (known as Jimmy Mack). McNair’s family and Morgan allege that the trucker had not slept in…