InjuryBoard El Dorado Archives

• Why Uninsured or Under-insured Motorist Coverage is Necessary

  Drew Dixon | June 23, 2008 4:59 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  With the cost of treatments for many injuries rising, people involved in accidents do not always have enough insurance to pay their bills after an accident. Almost every state requires a driver carry some liability insurance, but the sad truth is that not everyone does and chances are the ones that do are under-insured.

• Abuse Ignores Age

  Drew Dixon | June 11, 2008 5:32 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse

  Elder abuse is often defined as a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person. In 2006 the United Nations designated June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and each year an increasing number of events are held across the globe on this day to raise awareness of elder abuse, and highlight ways to challenge such abuse.

• Cell Phones and Driving is Deadly

  Frank Bailey | June 02, 2008 2:37 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Evidence continues to mount that talking on a cell phone while driving is deadly. Friday’s edition of the Baxter Bulletin carried a story about the driver of a trolley who was killed when the...