by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq If you have a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you understand the importance of ensuring their well-being and safety. However, vulnerable patients in nursing homes can sometimes develop bed sores, also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, due to negligent caretakers. These sores are … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq Virginia has enacted a statute, effective January 1, 2022, which increases Virginia’s minimum liability insurance requirements. The statute, Va. Code §46.2-472, requires a minimum of $60,000 in body insurance/death coverage per accident per accident and $30,000 bodily injury or death coverage per person. This increases the prior $25,000 coverage per … Read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Case Name: Sara McCorkle v. Erickson Senior Living LLC and Greenspring Village Inc., Law No. CL 22-4439 (Fairfax Circuit Court) Date of Trial: March 6, 2023, the case took 7 days, with the jury deliberating some 8 hours over the course of two days. Nature of : Plaintiff alleged various claims against Defendants Erickson Case: … Read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →