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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
If you senior have suffered injuries due to negligence in a nursing home resident, the chances are that you are have considered or are contemplating taking a legal action. While this is possible, not everyone is aware of what may lead to a nursing home negligence claim. However, if you or your loved one is … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, P.C., attorney serving in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia Ok, Boomer. Geezer. Geriatric. These are terms that I heard when I was younger, and now that I am at that age where my parents in my eyes were…I am now a part of that group. And I experience what … Read more →