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Law Enforcement Agencies In Our Region Receive Training on dealing with Individuals who have Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or Autism

By Jeffrey J. Downey, nursing home abuse attorney serving Maryland, Virginia, and the Districtof Columbia In their daily work, law enforcement agencies across the country encounter individuals with mental acuity disabilities at least 50 percent of their active-duty time. Specific disabilities, such as Alzheimer’s dementia, and autism pose greater challenges, and call for more detailed … Read more →

New Study Raises Health Concern About Synthetic Chemicals Found In Everyday Life

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By Jeffrey J. Downey, P.C., medical malpractice attorney serving Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC Plastics are everyone these days. Not only in our oceans, but in our bodies. New data now suggests that this comes with a cost, often unknowingly. The chemical phthalates, (pronounced THa-Luts), has raised much concern among researchers and was the subject … Read more →

Washington DC Area Nursing Homes Rank High Nationally In National News Publication

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By Jeffrey J. Downey, Nursing Home Attorney Serving Virginia, Maryland and DC Every year, there is a publisher that puts out a ranking of best nursing homes in America. Some of them come from the industry themselves as a self-marketing tool, and some come from reputable news reporting companies such as Newsweek. In methodology Newsweek … Read more →

Judgment For Nursing Home Chain in False Claims Act Lawsuit Results in a “Pennies on the Dollar” Award to Nurse and to the US Government

by Jeff Downey

I’ve written a lot recently about the constant attempt by for-profit nursing homes to use legal maneuvers in order to avoid paying in False Claims Act cases. In fact, I was involved in a False Claims Act case several years beforehand. In the recent judgment by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware with the regard … Read more →

Watch List: Woodmore House

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FOIA Data Base – The Law Office of Jeffrey J. Downey, serving clients in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland If you have been injured in a nursing home or assisted living facility, call the Law Office of Jeffrey J. Downey for a free consultation. Phone: 703-564-7318; email: jdowney@jeffdowney.com Woodmore House 1717 Largo Road Upper Marlboro, … Read more →

Virginia Medical Malpractice Laws

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In the past decade alone the term medical malpractice has been a constant feature in many lawsuits against hospitals, healthcare facilities as well as health care providers. While there is a general overview of what medical malpractice is, it is important to be aware of the legal provisions available in order to sue for medical … Read more →

Hesitation Among Health Care Professionals Toward Receiving Covid-19 Vaccine Endangers Our Seniors

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By Jeffrey J. Downey, personal injury and nursing home litigation attorney serving Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia In a recent article in Pro Publica, two sisters, several hundred miles apart, who work as health care professionals, sit on opposing sides on whether to take the vaccine. This small divide in between two family … Read more →

Billion Dollar Judgment in personal injury lawsuit Sets a New Upper limit for judgments, but not in Virginia because Punitive Damage Caps give Corporations a pass for even the most egregious conduct

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By Jeffrey J. Downey, personal injury attorney, serving Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia As we enter Labor Day weekend, it is a good idea to keep your eyes on the road and not on your phone if you are driving a tractor trailer. But that message is not heeded by many. The recent … Read more →

Long-term care Facilities Pursue Questionable Legal Actions In The Midst of Pandemic, Raises Eyebrows

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By Jeff Downey, nursing home abuse attorney serving Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia One would think that with nearly 40 percent of deaths coming from the Covid-19 virus that the nursing home industry would seek to find a solution. The number stands at 186,000 deaths according to the AARP, the nation’s largest advocate for seniors. … Read more →

How To Prove Your Delayed Diagnosis Or Misdiagnosis In Medical Malpractice

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Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis can happen in any medical setting. When this happens to a patient, it may cause serious injuries and sometimes death. Injured victims should seek legal help by pursuing, and where appropriate filing, a medical malpractice claim to protect their rights. But since not every medical case amounts to negligence, it’s prudent … Read more →