Our Personal Injury and Elder Abuse Blog
Even if you have not experienced the pain and shock of suffering injuries in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you can still learn a lot by following our attorney blog. Be prepared for what could happen and arm yourself to help friends and family with an understanding of the law and your options for recovery.
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Changes in Federal Nursing Home Rules Stay informed of changes in federal nursing home rules. -
No Cell Phones While Driving in California In response to the dangers of distracted driving, several states have banned drivers from using cellphones or smartphones while driving. -
Injuries Caused by Independent Contractors at a Nursing Home Occasionally, independent contractors are the ones who cause a nursing home injury. So who is responsible, the contractor or the nursing home? -
After the Storm, Who Cleans Up? This past week a large swath of the country felt the wrath of winter storm Jupiter. -
Steps Nursing Homes Should Take Following a Complaint of Abuse Despite the best interests and intentions of nursing home administrators, abuse and/or neglect can occur. -
Selecting a Nursing Home Following a Hospital Stay Unfortunately, not every elderly individual who is admitted to the hospital for treatment is able to return to his or her home and/or independent living. -
Causes of Nursing Home Injuries May Be Difficult to See Failing to Address Bacterial Outbreaks Can Constitute Nursing Home Neglect -
California Court of Appeals Affirms “Going and Coming Rule” The California Court of Appeals recently affirmed the longstanding “going and coming rule” in announcing that an employer was not responsible for the injuries suffered by employees who were injured in a wreck while carpooling to a jobsite. -
NHTSA Moves to Prevent Distracted Driving It is no secret that distracted driving is on the rise, along with the numbers of injuries and deaths attributable to distracted driving. -
Signs of Elder Abuse with In-Home Healthcare As an alternative to a nursing home, some families choose to obtain in-home healthcare services for their elderly loved one.