In the last few years, researchers have noticed something of a concerning trend. While the overall trend for car accident fatalities in the United States has been dropping since around the 1970s, the last few years have actually seen an increase. One thing that makes...
Unfortunately, the mistreatment of residents in nursing homes exists. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conducts surveys to ensure nursing homes meet federal requirements for quality and safety. However, some facilities subject residents to...
It was recently announced that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched another investigation into various Tesla models. This time, it is not their self-driving capabilities that are at issue. Instead, the investigation was initiated...
Elder abuse is not always physical in nature. All too often, older adults are taken advantage of financially by caretakers, professionals and scam artists. Statistics indicate that financial scams that specifically target older adults are on the rise. As a result, it...
The unlawful mistreatment of older Americans manifests in a variety of different ways. Depending on the severity of the conduct in question, offenders who engage in abuse, neglect or exploitation may face civil and/or criminal consequences. Yet, such mistreatment too...
Since the spring of 2020, world events have led to increased media coverage concerning the plight of many older adults who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Given the rates of elder abuse tied to these facilities, this increased media scrutiny...
Residents of nursing homes expect that they will be taken care of appropriately. A proper level of care is usually afforded without any issues, but – all too often – there are times when residents are abused by staff members at nursing homes. Nursing home abuse is...
If you have recently been injured while riding a motorcycle, you may be unaware of a very specific barrier that could compromise your ability to obtain just compensation. Far too often, the perception that motorcycles are inherently dangerous vehicles and that bikers...
If you’ve recently been injured in a motor vehicle accident that wasn’t your fault, you’re likely wondering if you’re in a strong position to sue. As no two car accidents ever unfold under exactly the same circumstances, there is no “one size fits all” answer that...
Death is inevitable. However, if a loved one’s death results from negligence on the part of the nursing home staff, you deserve justice on their behalf. This is where a wrongful death lawsuit comes in. Of course, no amount of compensation can pay for the indignity,...