Since 1985, the lawyers affiliated with Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp have dedicated their practice to helping people when they need it most. Our clients are usually down and out after an accident, struggling financially, physically, and emotionally.
Though few studies have been dedicated to exploring the issue, the three million Americans who suffer from traumatic brain injuries have discovered that head injuries can lead to serious problems…
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…
A tragic episode took pace in Goldsboro, North Carolina and was recently brought to light by the family of a 72-year-old man who suffered horrific abuse at the hands of his caregivers at a…
What Happened A nurse’s aide was caught abusing an 89-year-old woman in Bronx, New York (NY) after a loving granddaughter installed a hidden camera in a potted plant. It all started…
Nursing home regulators and patient advocates have begun sounding an alarm about patient safety in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Experts say that the storm revealed just how ill prepared many…
In 2012, West Virginia nursing homes were in the news when the state’s Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that their arbitration agreements were invalid in cases involving personal injury or…
Bed rails are a common sight in hospitals and nursing homes and can serve multiple purposes. According to the FDA, patients can use the rails when they are trying to move themselves around on a…
Following in the wake of recent energy drink related deaths, 5-hour energy is receiving national attention with its link to 13 deaths, and 30 life threatening incidents since 2008….
The next time your son or daughter heads out for the night, make sure they are educated in the potential dangers that they may encounter. America is facing an epidemic of deaths,…
When searching for pretty much anything these days, most people start with the Internet. This even holds true for those deciding on a nursing home for a loved one who is no longer able to live…
Virginia drivers are frequently reminded not to get distracted when they are driving. This need to be attentive to the road grows even greater in November and December in the early morning and…
