Listen as Attorney Yao Dinizulu explains what to do when you suspect nursing home abuse. Nursing home abuse is a common occurrence. If you suspect nursing home abuse, there are immediate steps you need to take. The first step that you need to take is seek immediate medical attention. ... [Continue Reading]
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Nursing Home Sues Daughter of Deceased Patient
Listen as Attorney Yao Dinizulu explains what you can do when you are being sued by a nursing home for debts accumulated by a deceased family member. I once had a client who was being sued by a nursing home for the debt that her deceased father accumulated. She was already dealing ... [Continue Reading]
NCEA Survey: 44 Percent of Nursing Home Residents Suffer Abuse
Finding the perfect nursing home for a loved one is no easy feat. Reading online reviews, speaking with nursing home staff and residents, inspecting the facility – the process takes time. But all that effort is essential for ensuring that your family member receives the best possible ... [Continue Reading]
Truck Driver Fatigue & Increased Personal Injury Risk for Car Drivers
In 2014, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) conducted a study to analyze various factors that contribute to crash risk. It comes as little surprise that driver fatigue contributes to many tractor-trailer accidents every year. Between 1975 and 2014, about 185,000 crashes ... [Continue Reading]
Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit – Where Do I Start?
While no amount of money can bring back a loved one, wrongful death lawsuits are designed to compensate family members of those killed by negligence. Under the law you are entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are a dollar amount that’s decided based on the deceased’s ... [Continue Reading]
How Can I Prove Nursing Home Abuse?
The first time you check your elderly relative into a nursing home, you are bound to feel a little anxious. After all, this is an important person who has played a major role in your life – and your loved one deserves reliable care in a safe, comfortable environment. ... [Continue Reading]
What to Do When Car Accidents Are Serious Personal Injuries?
If you experience a serious car accident, chances are insurance companies will try to get you to sign on an injury settlement amount quickly. This is never a good idea. When injured, you may not be able to perceive the long-term effects of the accident and this is what insurance companies want. ... [Continue Reading]
6 Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Nursing Home
Looking after an elderly parent or grandparent can be a full-time job. If you cannot provide for the medical needs of your loved one, then it may be time to consider the benefits of nursing homes. ... [Continue Reading]
