Jeff DowneyThank 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 the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →
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 the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, attorney representing victims of elder neglect and abuse Deciding to move a family member into a nursing home is often a difficult. However, under no circumstances should a nursing home resident be forced to waive his or her civil rights to pursue a claim in Court, if that nursing home were … Read more →
Friends, please review this newsletter from Voices for Quality Care, a vital advocacy group that protects the rights of seniors in our long term care system. This newsletter contains informative stories on overuse of psychotropic drugs, which can have a sedating effect on our seniors. Please also consider going on their website and making a … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, attorney “With over 90% of all vehicle accidents resulting from on human error, the use of driverless cars could radically change the landscape for liability insurance coverage,” explains McLean personal injury attorney Jeffrey J. Downey. The idea of automated vehicles on America’s roads has raised concerns among Americans and legislators alike, … Read more →
By the Law Office of Jeffrey J. Downey, attorney representing victims of elder neglect and abuse. A recent report by Human Rights Watch estimates that every week in US nursing facilities more than 179,000 people, mostly older and living with dementia, are given antipsychotic drugs without a proper diagnosis. Facilities provide these drugs in many cases … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, personal attorney, Fairfax Virginia In February 2018, The American Automobile Association put out some illuminating statistics, indicating that drowsiness could be identified in nearly 11 percent of accidents that resulted in significant property damage, airbag deployment, or injury. When we combine that drowsy driving with a beer or two around the … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, attorneyRepresenting victims of elder neglect, abuse and exploitationServing clients in Virginia, Maryland and the District of ColumbiaOn the web at Jeffdowney.com; Phone 703-564-7318, As a nursing home attorney and advocate, I try to keep up on OIG reports involving our long term care system. The OIG has traditionally been a non-partisan, … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, attorney and advocate for Elders in our long-term care system. On the web at Jeffdowney.com Phone: 703-564-7318, 703-564-7336 Serving clients in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. Download the full article with citations here. A. Impact in the United States Its estimated that some 2.5 million patients develop pressure wounds (a/k/a bed … Read more →
By Attorney, Jeffrey J. DowneyA consumer advocate representing victims of elder neglect in VirginiaMaryland and Washington DC. Free consultations available.Phone: 703-564-7318; email: jdowney@jeffdowney.com This article explains the survey process for nursing homes and a new initiative by Medicare created to place poorly performing nursing homes under increased scrutiny. In February 2014, the Office of Inspector … Read more →