By 2050, people age 65 and older will make up 20% of the total U.S. population. As the need for skilled nursing home care grows, so does the rate of elder abuse and neglect. The fastest growing group of American’s are those 85 years old and up.
In this age of do-it-yourself, people often ask me “do I really need a lawyer?” If you’ve been injured, dealing with the insurance company or the at-fault party can be difficult, stressful and time-consuming. The insurance company has hundreds of lawyers at their disposal trained
Clients often ask me “do I need to come to court with you for our court hearing?” In this short video, I answer this common question and let you know what role you have in the lawsuit process and what your lawyer can do for
Slip and fall accidents in stores or restaurants can be more than just embarrassing, they can lead to very serious injuries. These falls can be caused by uneven surfaces, dangerous flooring materials or spills on the floor. The stores or restaurants have an obligation to
About 80 times each week, patients undergoing surgery experience mistakes that safety advocates say never should happen. They’re called “Never Events,” but these events are happening far too often and costing patients significant pain and suffering. The types of surgery errors being made include: Surgical
Car crashes happen thousands of times per year. In fact, 2015 and 2016 were two of the deadliest years for drivers in American history. When you get in a car crash, there are a few things you need to do to ensure that you are
More senior citizens are living in nursing homes. 1.4 million Americans currently reside in a long-term care facility, such as a nursing home. As the population grows, it is expected that those over the age over 85 who will reside in nursing homes will quadruple