Elder abuse can take many forms, explains elder abuse attorney Jeffrey Downey. Intentional acts of abuse or neglect can be legally actionable as elder abuse. Most states, including Virginia, have definitions about what constitutes elder abuse. In Virginia, abuse or neglect of an incapacitated adjust is a crime under Va. Code §18.2-369. (https://www.jeffdowney.com/basics-of-elder-abuse-and-neglect/) Often the … Read more →
Law Office of Jeffrey Downey: SERVING MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, AND VIRGINIA Bicycle riding in the DC metro area can be challenging to both bikers and motorists explains personal injury attorney Jeffrey J. Downey. In a metropolitan area such as Washington D.C., bicycles have become an increasingly popular method of transportation. In fact, approximately 5% of … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq. “Growing old is humbling and it takes effort to accomplish this stage of life with dignity.” – Kilroy J. Oldster Falls suffered by the elderly population pose one of the highest preventable risks for injury/death in nursing homes. In fact, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, out … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey “Elder abuse will not stop on its own. Someone else needs to step in and help.” – National Institute on Aging (NIA) Pressure sores are an ongoing problem in both nursing homes and hospitals, accounting for thousands of unnecessary injuries and deaths each year. Pressure sores, also known as bedsores, pressure … Read more →
Common Personal Injury Accidents some of the common accidents related to personal injury: Duties of a Personal Injury Accident Attorney The primary duty of a personal injury attorney is to safeguard the interests of their clients by: Explaining Clients Rights A personal injury accident attorney should explain how an accident and different legal issues can impact the … Read more →
Car accidents often leave casualties with long term financial and non-financial challenges, including bodily injuries & disabilities, lost earning opportunities, loss of companionship to the bereaved, and more. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, you should contact a car accident attorney in Mclean for legal help. An attorney … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney serving in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. A rash of traffic accidents in our area where drivers have killed young people has resulted in higher concern about this recurring problem. Maybe the responsibility for the increase in injuries should lie with the adults…both as manufacturers and as user of vehicles. … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney When someone gets into an accident with another driver who does not have insurance, they pursue an Uninsured Motorist Claim or UIM claim. Most drivers have uninsured motorist coverage for this type of loss, but if you are unsure, you should check your insurance policy to make sure you have … Read more →
Accidents seem to occur in our everyday life, but innocent people should not pay for the carelessness and recklessness of other people. If you’ve had injuries caused by an accident in Fairfax County, you should hold the responsible party liable by involving a Fairfax personal injury attorney. Fairfax County has a legal framework specializing in personal injury cases, … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, nursing home attorney serving Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia It is no surprise that people want to stay in their home and avoid the potential neglect and reduced quality of life at a nursing facility, explains nursing home attorney Jeffrey J. Downey. In a survey conducted by Silvernest, a website dedicated … Read more →