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Trump Administration Vows to Protect Elders in Nursing Homes from the Coronavirus Despite Pursuing Policies That Put our Elders at Risk

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On March 9, 2020, the Trump administration explained how the federal government would be responding to protect airlines, the cruise industry and corporations with potential payroll tax cuts.  They also “raised the standards for every nursing home in America with regard to infectious disease” and are “deploying 8,000 inspectors in every state” to “focus exclusively … Read more →

Sepsis: A Leading Cause of Death in Long-Term Care Facilities

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Sepsis, a systemic blood infection, is responsible for one in every five deaths worldwide. There are many potential causes of sepsis, many of which are avoidable. This year, at the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, a study estimates 11 million deaths every year caused by sepsis, more than double previous estimates. What is … Read more →

Press Release: Virginia Court upholds Consumer Protection and Punitive Damage Claim against Assisted Living that allegedly allowed a resident to die from dehydration

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Estate of Charles Henderson v. Hickory Hill Retirement Community, LLC et al.  Law No. CL 19-187 This matter was previously reported on the website.  Today, we publish the full order and final transcript. On July 24, 2017, Charles Henderson was admitted to Hickory Hill assisted living facility.  He had dementia and the family explained to … Read more →

Texting While Driving is a Serious Driving Issue

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Distracted driving accounts for numerous accidents in Virginia, explains Virginia personal injury attorney Jeffrey J. Downey.  In addition to making such conduct illegal, countries are experimenting with creative solutions. Law enforcement officials in Australia are testing its systems whereby it can detect drivers using their phones in their hands with high-definition cameras.  For now, the … Read more →

Trump Administration Closes Office for Access to Justice

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Obtaining legal representation for the economically disenfranchised has always been a problem in the United States. While criminal defendants can obtain free legal representation, its much more difficult for the poor to obtain legal representation in civil matters. The US Justice Department created the Office the Access of Justice in March of 2010 to increase … Read more →

Legal Liability for Vaping Injury: What You Need to Know

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Every generation seems grab on to a product that scares the previous generation, i.e., the parents, Vaping, however, cuts across all generations.  If you aren’t familiar with vaping, it is “the action of inhaling or exhaling the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device.” You have probably seen the ads for vaping.  One … Read more →

FOIA Data Base – Warren Memorial Hospital Lynn Care Center

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Warren Memorial Hospital Lynn Care Center1000 Shenandoah AvenueFront Royal, Virginia Facility Characteristics: As of 2019 Warren Memorial Hospital Lynn Care Center was evaluated as a four-star facility on Medicare.gov. Researching Nursing Homes A note by attorney Jeffrey J. Downey: Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one … Read more →

FOIA Data Base – Malta House – North

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Malta House – North 4916 LaSalle RoadHyattsville, MD 20782 Facility Characteristics A note by attorney Jeffrey J. Downey: Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of … Read more →

FOIA Data Base – Forestville Health and Rehabilitation

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Forestville Health and Rehabilitation7420 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747 Characteristics: Researching Nursing Homes A note by attorney Jeffrey J. Downey: Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of … Read more →