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...

Personal Injury
Watch out for ageism in the healthcare system
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...
Why does speeding pose such serious risks of a car accident?
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...
How to use social media during a personal injury lawsuit
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...
What patients should know about medical malpractice
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...
Why abuse protections don’t extend to assisted living in Virginia
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...
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...