by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq Nursing home negligence is far too prevalent in the U.S. Ever year thousands of elders are subject to neglect due to substandard care from nursing homes, assisted living facilities and even hospitals. Negligence often leads to bed sores, also known as pressure sores. Pressure wounds are often associated with fatal … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq Steps to Take After a Car Accident and the Importance of Legal Counsel Introduction Car accidents can be a traumatic experience, and they often lead to injuries, property damage, and complex legal matters. If you’ve been involved in an accident resulting from negligence, it’s essential to know the steps to … Read more →
Medicare, through CMS, rates nursing homes based on the results of annual surveys taken for every nursing home in the United States that receives federal funding. CMS uses a star rating system, with one star being the worst and 5 stars being the best. It’s important to understand that these rating represent just a snapshot … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq A recent lawsuit filed against Harbor Health and Rehab alleges that a 96-year-old demented resident was subject to sexual abuse by a male resident, explains Virginia Nursing home attorney Jeffrey Downey. Resident on resident abuse is a recurring issue, especially in dementia wards where residents may be mentally incapacitated. In … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq In the last decade two passengers were killed in accidents on U.S. Airlines. Compare that to car safety, where in the last ten years over 360,000 Americans have been killed in car accidents. The reality is that this country’s safety record in motor vehicle transportation systems is one of the … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq Legal disputes are a part of life; when conflicts arise, your first instinct might be to head straight to court. After all, it is where justice is served, right? Before you dive into the complex world of litigation, there is an alternative worth considering: mediation. This article addresses the advantages … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq If you have a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you understand the importance of ensuring their well-being and safety. However, vulnerable patients in nursing homes can sometimes develop bed sores, also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, due to negligent caretakers. These sores are … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq Virginia has enacted a statute, effective January 1, 2022, which increases Virginia’s minimum liability insurance requirements. The statute, Va. Code §46.2-472, requires a minimum of $60,000 in body insurance/death coverage per accident per accident and $30,000 bodily injury or death coverage per person. This increases the prior $25,000 coverage per … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Office of Integrated Health, released a Pressure Injury Health & Safety Alert. Although pressure injuries/ bedsores are preventable, nursing home patients commonly develop these injuries, which can lead to morbidity and mortality. A pressure injury (PI), also known as a decubitus ulcer, … Read more →
By Robert F. Rich, Jr., Esq. Approximately 288,300 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the United States. Proper screening and early diagnosis can save lives. Unfortunately, despite readily available and inexpensive screening tools, patients die from cancer that could have been detected and successfully treated early if they had been properly screened and diagnosed. [Clark, … Read more →