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Department of Health in Virginia Put Out an Important Safety Alert for Pressure Injuries

By Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Office of Integrated Health, released a Pressure Injury Health & Safety Alert. Although pressure injuries/ bedsores are preventable, nursing home patients commonly develop these injuries, which can lead to morbidity and mortality. A pressure injury (PI), also known as a decubitus ulcer, … Read more →

Failure to Diagnose Prostate Cancer

By Robert F. Rich, Jr., Esq. Approximately 288,300 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the United States. Proper screening and early diagnosis can save lives. Unfortunately, despite readily available and inexpensive screening tools, patients die from cancer that could have been detected and successfully treated early if they had been properly screened and diagnosed.  [Clark, … Read more →

How to Prove Negligence in Bedsore Lawsuits

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq. When pursuing a bedsore claim, a bedsore attorney can be your best friend. You’ll need to demonstrate that your injuries resulted from the negligence of the defendant healthcare provider or aide. By hiring an experienced  bed sore attorney, you improve the probability of receiving the justice you deserve. These professionals … Read more →

How Much is a Nursing Home Bed Sore Case Worth?

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq. When it comes to nursing home bed sore cases, determining their worth can be a complex process. The value of such cases depends on various factors, including the jurisdiction where the case is filed, the extent of neglect, the severity of the bed sores, and the resulting damages. In a … Read more →

Understanding Bed Sore Injury Claims

A bed sore attorney handles injury claims resulting from pressure or decubitus ulcers — alternative names for bed sores. These injuries are painful and can be life-threatening if left untreated. If you or a loved one has suffered from bed sores while in the care of a healthcare provider, you may want to consider contacting … Read more →

Dirk Thomas v. Rick Rahim – Verdict Report

Verdict Report – $1,272,379 Judgement Type of Case : Breach of Commercial loan/investment contract Case Name: Dirk Thomas v. Rick Rahim, CL 2021-16427 Fact Summary: Plaintiff loaned defendants $525,000 to begin an Amazon reselling business. Defendant would buy products from other vendors like Sam’s club and resell the products on Amazon.  Defendant Rick Rahim conducted … Read more →

Claim For Medical Malpractice Based On A Missed Diagnosis

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq. Maryland medical malpractice laws enable an injured patient to recover damages for various acts of negligence,  including misdiagnoses, missed diagnoses, and diagnosis delays of a patient’s condition. In Maryland, diagnostic errors are prosecuted under medical malpractice laws. If doctors are more cautious, most of the harm a missed diagnosis causes … Read more →

Preserve Evidence for Your Personal Injury Claim

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq. You may be entitled to compensation if you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault. However, to make a successful claim, you must provide evidence proving your injuries were caused by accident. This can be difficult if you need to know what evidence to collect or … Read more →

What to Expect in Personal Injury Lawsuits

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq. A personal injury lawsuit is the legal action taken by individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. This type of lawsuit seeks to recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. An experienced Fairfax personal injury attorney can help accident victims receive the justice … Read more →