Assisted living facilities are a wonderful option for family members who want their independence but still need the everyday care provided by those who work in an assisted living facility. In addition, not everyone who ages has family able to take them in and care for them throughout the day, and not everyone who is […]
A family is not simply composed of parents and their children. Often, grandparents are a cornerstone in the upbringing of a child, and want to ensure they will always be assured a place in the lives of their grandchildren. It used to be the case that grandparent’s visitation relied solely on the outcome of divorce […]
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News is reporting that the family of a Colorado nursing home resident who died in the facility has received a potentially record-breaking $5.5 million verdict. According to the family’s complaint, 77-year-old Sophia Alcon endured numerous instances of neglect and abuse from the time of her admission into the Life Care Center of […]
The long-term care industry is an essential part of the American healthcare industry. Many institutions within the long-term care industry are committed to providing compassionate care to elderly patients. There are some exceptions, however. Some organizations fail to provide a reasonable standard of care for their patients — many of whom could be very vulnerable, […]
What is a degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease is something that many adults face as they get older. It’s a natural process of aging, but certain tasks can aggravate the symptoms and make the condition worse. Common symptoms of degenerative disc disease include pain and numbness throughout the back and neck — sometimes to […]
Prenuptial agreements (aka prenups), those written contracts that two people who are in love and plan to be married draft prior to the big day are big business in Hollywood. As they should be, with millions at stake and the high rate of celebrity divorce so popular in celebrity news, it makes sense for celebs […]
Driving away from the scene of a car accident is a crime, no matter the circumstances. Being in an accident can be scary, and the knee jerk reaction can easily be to drive away and avoid getting into any trouble. However, if you drive away from an accident you can find yourself stuck in […]
From zipline adventures to rides on a hay wagon, it seems like every activity comes with a waiver. Over 15 million civil lawsuits are filed each year, as a skilled personal injury lawyer Phoenix AZ trusts might explain. Waivers are designed, usually by insurance companies, to prevent people who engage in dangerous or recreational activities […]
Elder Law covers a broad area of topics. To ensure that an elder is cared for and that they are treated fairly, laws have been created to address and protect their rights. Here are three common topics in Elder Law.
As Americans begin to learn more about the dangers of talc, more of them are using the court system to hold accountable companies whose products contain the mineral. A new case has been brought against Johnson & Johnson in Los Angeles County. The plaintiff is a man whose wife died of ovarian cancer. The woman […]