An increasing number of nursing homes and care facilities are slipping arbitration agreements as part of the overall paperwork. These are usually signed by unassuming family members while checking in…
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California is home to the largest number of motorcycles with almost 800,000 registered in the state. The sheer numbers increase the likelihood of devastating and fatal accidents. On average, 400…
Elder abuse cases have wide-reaching and long-term effects. Abused elders have to deal with emotional, physical, and financial consequences for years. There is a major impact on the loved ones…
Certain groups of nursing home residents are at a greater risk of sustaining abuse and neglect. Residents with communication complications or mental health conditions are just a few examples. Unfortunately,…
Damages awarded for loss of enjoyment of life are typically included in the compensation for pain and suffering instead of as a separate damage award. In personal injury law, the…
Deciding to place your parent or loved one into a nursing home requires a lot of thought and preparation. After that decision, one major area of concern is adjusting from…
Are Nursing Homes Responsible For Resident-to-Resident Abuse? Residents can harm or abuse other residents in nursing home settings. This is more common in crowded facilities that are understaffed. Federal law…
General damages include compensation for emotional distress, pain, suffering, and other intangible losses following a personal injury. Special damages are ascertainable damages, such as lost wages and medical expenses. General…
Your quality of life can get significantly reduced if you suffer from chronic pain as a result of an accident. This can leave you with life-long financial consequences. More than…
Are you being sexually harassed or discriminated against at your workplace? Would you even be aware if it was happening to you right now? Sexual harassment doesn’t always need to…