About 4 million older adults suffer from abuse or neglect. There are many unknown elder abuse cases for every reported one. Older adults that suffer from neglect or abuse tend to die sooner. A law in Virginia includes penalties for false neglect or abuse claims for...
When a road accident occurs, it's often due to human error. And more often than not, that error is due to distracted driving. There are three main types of distracted driving: visual, manual and cognitive. Visual distractions These are distractions that take your eyes...
For most Virginia residents, patronizing an establishment with insufficient staffing is merely an irritating inconvenience. However, when it involves a nursing home, the result is a form of neglect that can result in severe injury or death. Here is why staff shortages...
Ageism is a prevalent problem in society, including in the healthcare system. Many people unconsciously engage in ageist behaviors. In the medical field, this can manifest as either undertreatment or overtreatment of people who are ages 65 and older. Virginia has...
People expect to be safe when traveling the roads in Virginia. Sadly, car accidents are inevitable, but many are also preventable. Speeding poses significant dangers for many reasons. It’s a form of aggressive driving Speeding is a form of aggressive driving. Drivers...
If you are hurt while at a Virginia restaurant, park or other location, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Of course, this is only true if you can prove that another person or entity was responsible for an accident that caused a concussion, broken bones or...
Data from a 2017 report found that 21% of U.S. citizens have experienced medical malpractice. Under medical malpractice laws in Virginia and most states, certain factors need to be present to be considered a malpractice case. Medical malpractice overview John Hopkins...
There are several lines of legal protections in Virginia and on the federal level to prevent and punish elder abuse in nursing homes. However, what many families don’t know is that these federal abuse protections don’t extend to assisted living facilities. What are...
Bedsores are a common problem in Virginia nursing homes, and they can be a sign of neglect or abuse. If you have a loved one who is in a nursing home, it is important to be aware of the signs of bedsores and to take action if you see them. What are bedsores? Bedsores...
Imagine your dad living in a nursing home. While he seems in fair shape physically, his memory is starting to go. You've noticed small things and you ask that the staff to watch him and be sure to check on him regularly. You go to visit Dad. He's not in his room. He's...