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Consider a Funeral Trust in Your Estate Plan

You have a lot on your plate when it comes to estate planning including inheritance decisions and powers of attorney. That all depends on your wishes and the needs of your family.

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Do You Know What Inattentional Blindness Is?

As a driver, you know that it is important to keep your attention on the road at all times. You can do this by eliminating distractions and not engaging in these behaviors while driving, such as refusing to use handheld devices.

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The Psychological Impact of Amputation

A car accident can leave people with catastrophic injuries. In some cases, doctors may need to amputate a limb to ensure a patient’s survival.

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Consider the Average and Unexpected Costs of Your SCI

Spinal cord injuries represent some of the most impacting catastrophic injuries you might sustain. They are a risk in vehicular accidents, falls and even medical or surgical mistakes.

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Should You Have an Advance Directive?

When preparing your estate plan, it is highly likely that you have spent most of your focus on the things that you want taken care of after your death. Of course, this is the primary focus of an estate plan in general and is something you need to take care of.

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What Should You Do if You Suspect Nursing Home Neglect?

The state of Washington extends certain rights to the residents of nursing homes. Among these is the right to safe, clean and comfortable living conditions.

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Washington State Saw Many Serious Accidents in 2021

People like to see forward progress on public safety trends, particularly when it comes to their well-being on the roadways. After all, with advances in safety technology such as anti-lock brocks,

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What Should You Tell Your Adult Children About Your Estate?

You know how important it is to have an estate, but you may struggle to discuss your will and other estate planning documents with your adult children. How do you overcome this hurdle?

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Why T-Bone Accidents Are so Dangerous

Whether you are heading to the local wholesale club or your favorite dine and dash spot, chances are, you pass through traffic lights and stop signs along your route. Even when you take your time and follow Washington road rules, an intersection can increase the potential for a side-impact collision.

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What Are Pressure Ulcers?

When most people think of nursing home abuse or neglect, the image is often dramatized. Not all forms of abuse or neglect will show up in bruising, starvation or an obviously miserable loved one. Some signs are much more subtle. Pressure ulcers may serve as one of these more subtle signs. Though you might not notice them at first, they can be a tiny indicator of a big problem. Where Do They Occur? Mayo Clinic takes a look at pressure ulcers, an ailment that often affects the bed-bound. This is why they have the nickname “bedsores”. It can also affect anyone who stays in a wheelchair for too long. Pressure ulcers form when part of the body lies still against a hard or solid surface for too long. Thus, bony parts of the body are most likely to form these ulcers, such as the tailbone, hips, knees, heels and elbows. What Are They Like? Pressure ulcers often look like blisters, accompanied by redness and swelling. They come in different degrees of severity, and sometimes they can extend all the way down to the bone. Many are the size of dimes or pennies, but some can grow to much larger sizes, too. These ulcers will often heal given proper treatment and time, but some never heal fully. If you notice pressure ulcers on a loved one at a nursing home, it is often a sign of neglect. It means your loved one got left in a wheelchair for too long, or did not receive any help in adjusting their position while in bed. It often occurs due to understaffing, but neglect is neglect.

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