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Sexual Abuse by Staff Member in Virginia Assisted Living Facility

In Virginia assisted living facilities are regulated and inspected by the Virginia Department of Social Services.  A Virginia Assisted living facility, Hickory Hill Retirement Community, was cited for a sexual abuse incident in which a staff member was performing oral sex on a resident. Resident on resident abuse is a recurring issue, especially in dementia … Read more →

SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING – SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING of MCLEAN

Freedom of Information Act Responses Sunrise Assisted Living of McLean 8315 Turning Leaf Lane McLean, VA  22102 Phone: 703-734-1600 Website: https://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/communities/va/sunrise-of-mclean Facility Characteristics: CLICK HERE TO REVIEW INSPECTION SURVEYS BY LICENSING A note by Attorney Jeffrey J. Downey: Thank you for visiting my website.  Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into … Read more →

Supreme Court Rules on Mandatory Arbitration

Lower courts can stay but not dismiss the claims The Supreme Court Ruling In May of 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court heard an appeal under Section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act.  In Smith v. Spizarri, the Supreme Court held that trial courts do not have the discretion to dismiss a lawsuit simply because it … Read more →

Court rules that payment of a traffic infraction by itself is admissible evidence in a personal injury case, even where the Defendant did not plead guilty

In every automobile injury accident case the Plaintiff must prove both negligence and damages flowing from the accident.   It is not uncommon that drivers who cause an accident plead guilty or no contest to the traffic charge, but later deny fault in a civil case after they are sued for money damages. In a recent … Read more →

Morningside House Assisted Living

a/k/a Morningside House of Leesburg 316 Harrison St, SE Leesburg, VA  20175 Phone 703-777-2777 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 an assisted living facility should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will … Read more →

Death by “Natural Causes”

What does it mean and how reliable are death certificates Every person who dies in the United States must have a death certificate completed.  Many times that death certificate will list “natural causes” as the cause of death.  However, that is not a medical diagnosis explains Virgina Malpractice Attorney Jeffrey and often death certificates are … Read more →

Reality of Profit Nursing Homes – Prioritizing Profits Over the Safety And Well-Being Of Residents

The concept of for-profit nursing homes raises an inherent tension in healthcare.  Unfortunately, many nursing homes are the weakest link in our healthcare system, explains Virginia nursing home attorney Jeffrey Downey.  For profit chains like ManorCare, Infinity Healthcare, Consulate and Promedica have some of the worst track records, especially when compared to non-profit facilities. While … Read more →