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By Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq Staffing is usually a challenge in many nursing homes and assisted living facilities. In fact, much of the neglect in long-term care facilities can be… read more →

By Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq About the Author Jeffrey Downey is a trial attorney with over 30 years of litigation experience.   He regularly prosecutes nursing homes and assisted living facilities… read more →

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq In Maryland, diagnostic mistakes are common blunders in the medical field, including neglecting to diagnose a patient’s condition, diagnosing the incorrect disease in a patient,… read more →

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq Elder abuse is a severe issue for older people. The National Institute on Aging reports that many older people are abused yearly. Elder abuse can… read more →

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq After you or someone you know sustained injuries in Fairfax, VA, due to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to compensatory damages to help you… read more →

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq The Southern District of New York settled a false claims act case against Plaza Rehab and Center, operated by Citadel Care Centers, LLC for $7.85… read more →

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney In a victory for Virginia consumers, a Fairfax Circuit Court Judge recently ruled that Plaintiff had stated a viable cause of action against Greenspring Village… read more →

By Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney Recent reports reflect that only 53 nursing homes in the entire United States have managed not to contract a case of Covid-19 in their facility.… read more →

On May 11, 2022, Jeffrey Downey had the honor of lecturing at the 10th Annual Training of the Greater August Coalition Against Adult Abuse. Mr. Downey addressed the differences between… read more →

FOIA Data Base – Nursing Home Inspection Reports The Law Office of Jeffrey Downey Serving clients in Washington D.C.,Virginia and Maryland If you have been injured in a nursing home… read more →