Femur Fracture Lawsuits are an unfortunate reality.  Because strength, flexibility, and mobility decline with age, falls are relatively common in nursing homes. When nursing home staff provide adequate care, some of the most serious fall injuries can be avoided. According to Reuters, nearly 10 percent of hip fractures in the United States occur among nursing home...Read More

If you’ve been charged with a domestic violence-related crime, you’re probably wondering how to clear your name. After all, your freedom is not the only thing at stake; your reputation is, as well. Having a domestic violence conviction on your record can affect virtually every aspect of your life, from where you can live to...Read More

If you’ve recently found out that a loved one was abused or neglected in a nursing home, it’s only natural to want justice. Depending on the circumstances, abusive caregivers may face criminal charges for their misconduct, but even if no such charges have been filed, you may still have grounds for a claim against the...Read More

It goes without saying that facing charges for a domestic violence-related crime is a stressful experience. With so much at stake, you may be tempted to post about your case on social media, perhaps to draw support or advice from close friends and family. Unfortunately, social media content is usually admissible as evidence in court,...Read More

If you or your loved one has been mistreated in a nursing home, a variety of factors will determine whether you can sue the facility. If your family signed an arbitration agreement upon admission, for example, you may be obligated to settle certain disputes out of court. Chances are the contract your family signed included...Read More

If you’ve been charged with a domestic violence-related crime, your reputation is not the only thing that’s on the line. Depending on the charges in question and the potential penalties they carry, your very freedom, relationships, career, and financial future may all be at stake. Fortunately, just because you’ve been charged with a crime doesn’t...Read More

When nursing home administrators fail to schedule enough doctors and nurses for every shift, the overall quality of care can diminish greatly. Treatments might be delayed, symptoms of illness might go unnoticed, and residents may suffer poor hygiene and other forms of neglect. While staff shortages may be unavoidable—for example, if the flu is circulating...Read More

If your partner accused you of domestic violence and you ended up spending the night in jail, you may feel as though you’ve got nowhere to turn. You may even feel betrayed as the one person who was supposed to support you was ultimately the one who put you behind bars. While this is certainly...Read More

If your elderly loved one was abused or neglected in a nursing home and you intend to bring a claim against the at-fault facility, your word alone won’t be enough to win a settlement or verdict. You’ll need strong evidence to prove the mistreatment did in fact occur and that your family member suffered damages...Read More

In the state of New York, domestic violence encompasses a broad range of offenses involving at least two members of the same family or household. Such offenses include assault, sexual misconduct or abuse, stalking, menacing, and strangulation. Domestic violence may involve people who: Are related by blood or marriage; Are legally married; Were once married;...Read More