What Causes Pressure Ulcers? Pressure ulcers are known by many names: bedsores, pressure sores, pressure wounds, pressure injuries, and decubitus ulcers. Whatever you choose to call them, they are painful and can grow large. In the worst cases, bedsores can be life-threatening because of their potential to cause dangerous infections. Anyone can get bedsores if they’re bedridden, use a wheelchair,
Can You Sue for Pregnancy Complications if You’re in a Car Accident? Car accidents can be painful, emotionally traumatizing, financially costly, and sometimes deadly. While many injuries are caused by the make of the vehicles involved in the crash or the speed at which they were going, certain individuals may face a higher risk of injuries than others. Pregnant car
The Unthinkable: What Are the Common Indicators of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect? The suspicion that your elderly loved one was victimized while under the care of nursing home staff is an awful sinking feeling. For many family members, there is already a sense of guilt associated with putting the elderly into a nursing home. But we try to do
What Is Product Liability? Product liability is a kind of legal claim. A product liability case is similar to a personal injury case in many ways. For example, both a personal injury lawsuit and a product liability lawsuit are only possible when there has been an injury of some sort. With a personal injury lawsuit, the injury could be from
Nursing home neglect and abuse, unfortunately, is a problem that many people face. Learning more about the types of neglect and abuse that can happen and what you can do to reduce the risks of them happening to your loved one can provide some much-needed peace of mind. Find out more about nursing home abuse and neglect, including what signs
On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Oct 6, 2021 | Personal Injury It’s football season. That means young boys and men everywhere will soon be suiting up, putting on their helmets and throwing bone-crunching blocks and tackles. Putting their bodies on the line. Doing whatever it takes to carry the ball into the end zone. With the game also comes talk about concussions. Why
On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Aug 3, 2021 | Personal Injury When it comes to entertaining children at birthday parties and other kids’ events, there are a few go-to activities that seem to pop up. Animal balloon makers, face painters, yard games, and bounce houses are common. Unfortunately, bounce houses pose a serious risk of injury to children and adults. Bounce houses blown
On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Oct 1, 2020 | Personal Injury You purchased insurance to cover your expenses in case of an accident. After all, that is what insurance is for. Isn’t it? The truth is actually much more complicated. Insurance companies are for-profit corporations that hold one goal above all others: to make money. If you are ever in a car accident
On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jul 27, 2020 | Personal Injury Proponents of a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives say that if the measure becomes law, it would spell the end of drunk driving. Though the bill is not yet law – it still has to clear the Senate and be signed by the president – the House has taken
On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | May 10, 2020 | Personal Injury If you drive about an hour and a half west of Raleigh, you will arrive in Jamestown. According to recent news reports, authorities there are looking for the driver of a Honda Civic that they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol stated that a
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When the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your disability claim, it can feel like you’ve hit a dead end. Many applicants wonder if they can sue the SSA to receive the benefits they believe they deserve. While the path to securing Social Security Disability benefits isn’t straightforward, there are legal remedies available when your claim is denied. At O’Malley Tunstall,
Navigating the Social Security Disability (SSD) process can be overwhelming while dealing with a debilitating condition. The system is complex, with strict deadlines and high denial rates for initial applications. At O’Malley Tunstall, PC, our board-certified Social Security Disability lawyers have the specialized knowledge and dedication to guide North Carolina residents through this challenging process, significantly improving their chances of
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