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...
Personal Injury
Facts about bedsores and nursing home neglect
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...
What is elopement in a nursing home?
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...
Contingency fees and their meaning in personal injury lawsuits
What are contingency fees? Residents of Virginia may want to learn more about this term in legal language because many people see confusion when faced with some of the jargon used for legal issues. What is a contingency fee? The contingency fee paid to the attorney...
Recognizing when nursing home neglect occurs
When you place your loved one in a nursing home in Virginia, you expect the staff to care for them. Unfortunately, that often doesn't occur. Nursing home neglect is common even if your loved one doesn't experience outright abuse. Here is how you can recognize its...
How often do people seek justice for malpractice?
Tort law, the branch of the law addressing civil harms that one person causes someone else, has a negative reputation due to concerns that people will file frivolous lawsuits. It's important to note that lawsuits are sometimes the only way that people have to make...
Going on a road trip? Be aware of potential hazards
A road trip can be a great way to make lifelong memories with your friends and family. While having a fun road trip is exciting, it can be dangerous. Tens of thousands of people die in crashes every year, and by taking some extra precautions on your road trip, you can...
Why are elders unable to speak at a greater risk of neglect?
Some nursing home residents in Virginia are no longer able to speak. Sadly, nursing home neglect is more likely to occur to these individuals. Why are elders who are unable to speak so high risk? While nursing home abuse can happen to any elderly resident, those...
Are bedsores a sign of nursing home negligence?
Virginia residents with elderly loved ones in nursing homes expect those loved ones to get the best of care. Sadly, nursing neglect sometimes occurs. Bedsores are common, so it’s fair to wonder if they’re a sign of such neglect. What is nursing home neglect? Nursing...
What is the statute of limitations for nursing home abuse?
If you're like many residents of Virginia, you have a loved one in a nursing home. Sadly, it can turn your world upside down if you learn that your elderly loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse. You can fight back, but it's important to know how long you...