In our second annual series, we count down the top 10 civil justice stories of 2013, like Dave Letterman, from 10 all the way up to the biggest story of the year at # 1, in our second installment in this special countdown. 10. Design…
Recently, the American Association for Justice issued an important report outlining how often Americans are forced into arbitration agreements with companies that have attempted to stack the deck against consumers. Though many people are unaware, the vast majority of contracts signed by consumers now contain…
A lot of attention has been paid recently to the rampant overuse of powerful antipsychotic medications among many nursing homes across the country for elderly residents suffering from an array of conditions. Though the prescription medications are intended for those with mental illnesses such as…
A recent case decided by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals resulted in a victory for companies that attempt to gain an upper hand by using unfair arbitration agreements to limit consumers’ options. The Court affirmed the power of arbitration agreements, even those that appear…
The nursing home patient advocacy group, Families for Better Care, recently released its 2013 Nursing Home Report Card. The findings were worrisome for families across the country, but the problems were especially dire in several states, including serious problems here in Virginia. One of the…
Everyone understands how difficult it can be to place a loved one in a nursing home facility. The process is often emotional for everyone involved. The elder may have real reservations about giving up a degree of freedom and the family members may feel guilty.…
Every year there are more than 1,000 cases of financial exploitation of adults in the State of Virginia. The sad reality is elderly individuals are at a great risk of being taken advantage of by caregivers, including both professionals and relatives. Thankfully, legislators in Virginia…
By Mark Favaloro, Virginia (VA) Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
What Happened
In Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA) a judge sentenced an in-home care provider for more than a year in jail for the...
By Mark Favaloro, Virginia (VA) Personal Injury Lawyer
What Happened
Lincoln Nursing home received a $100,000 from the California Department of Public Health after an investigation of the...
The CDC recently sounded the alarm about the dangers posed by a special strain of bacteria dubbed a “superbug,” given its resistance to most antibiotics.
At least five...
