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Obtaining legal representation for the economically disenfranchised has always been a problem in the United States. While criminal defendants can obtain free legal representation, its much more difficult for the poor to obtain legal representation in civil matters. The US Justice Department created the Office the Access of Justice in March of 2010 to increase … Read more →
Estate of Charles Henderson v. Hickory Hill Retirement Community, LLC et al. Law No. CL 19-187 On July 24, 2017, Charles Henderson was admitted to Hickory Hill assisted living facility. He had dementia and the family explained to the staff that Charles became easily dehydrated and needed to have fluids pushed regularly. Because of his … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney representing clients in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Phone 703-564-7318, email jdowney@jeffdowney.com It is no secret in this country that medical negligence is the third-leading cause of death in this country. (link https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/22/medical-errors-third-leading-cause-of-death-in-america.html). Nursing homes are one of the weakest links in our healthcare chain, so it should … Read more →
A note by attorney Jeffrey J. Downey: Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney handling assisted living and nursing homenegligence cases in Washington DC, Virginia and MarylandEmail: jdowney@jeffdowney.comPhone: 703-564-7318On the web at jeffdowney.com Legislation before the DC Council’s regulating the District’s assisted-living residences couldhave implications for many who have loved ones who suffer moderate to severe dementia,explains personal injury and nursing home malpractice lawyer … Read more →
Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into an assisted living facility should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility has experienced. I have collected Freedom of Information responses for this facility, … Read more →
Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into an assisted living facility should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility has experienced. I have collected Freedom of Information responses for this facility, … Read more →