Blog | Jeff Downey

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

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

by Jeff Downey

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 →

Factors That Can Lead To A Nursing Home Negligence Claim

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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 →

We Need to Fight Ageism in America

by Jeff Downey

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 →

Watch List: Fox Chase

by Jeff Downey

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 Fox Chase Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 2015 … Read more →

New Artificial Predictive Tools For Identifying Sepsis May Not Be Any Better Than Human Touch From Doctors and Clinicians

by Jeff Downey

As our senior population increases in numbers, hospitals across the country are turning to technology in order to treat patients with sepsis. It is for this reason that hospitals are relying on predictive tools. However, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) raises doubt as to their accuracy. What … Read more →

Watch List: Adelphi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

by Jeff Downey

Adelphi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 Adelphi Nursing … Read more →

President Biden Should Rule Against Qualified Immunity for Nursing Homes

by Jeff Downey

By Jeffrey J. Downey, nursing home abuse attorney serving Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that relieves a person of civil liability when they act within the scope of their duties. Most police officers have qualified immunity when they injure a suspect which makes is more difficult to … Read more →

Rose Hill Health and Rehab

by Jeff Downey

FOIA Data Base – The Law Office of Jeffrey 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 Rose Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center 110 Chalmers … Read more →