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Press Release August 31, 2011
Medical malpractice in its simplest terms is substandard care given by a medical professional; the substandard care must result in some type of harm or death for medical malpractice to have occurred.
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Press Release August 13, 2011
When the elderly suffer loss of memory due to Alzheimer's, they are particularly vulnerable to nursing home abuse. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse of Alzheimer's patients happens more frequently than you would think.
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Press Release July 14, 2011
Health issues intensify when an elderly person fractures a hip.
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Press Release June 9, 2011
If your elderly loved one requires assistance from others to manage his or her finances, it is important that you pay careful attention to the transactions being made on your loved one's behalf.
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Press Release June 9, 2011
Decubitis ulcers--most often called bed sores or pressure sores--are one of the most common symptoms of nursing home neglect.
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Press Release June 9, 2011
f you have been injured due to someone else's negligence or reckless behavior, you will need a personal injury lawyer to determine if you have a valid legal claim.
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Press Release May 18, 2011
As with all personal injury claims, there are statutes of limitations associated with nursing home abuse cases which set strict time limits regarding the filing of your lawsuit.
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Press Release April 20, 2011
Suspicious injuries occurring in a nursing home setting may indicate nursing home abuse or neglect.
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Press Release March 16, 2011
Cullan & Cullan M.D., J.D. is proud to announce that it has joined the B2B Green Alliance to promote eco-conscious business practices among law firms.
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Press Release March 13, 2011
Entrusting the life of a loved one to a nursing home can be a difficult transition. No matter how much investigating and pre-checking you perform beforehand, there is always risk and fear involved.
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Press Release February 24, 2011
Nursing homes receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds must comply with the provisions of the Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA 1987).
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Press Release January 26, 2011
Even the smallest accidents can result in serious injury, and when your injury is caused by the careless behavior of another person, you need an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to ensue you receive the full compensation you are due.
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Press Release January 13, 2011
Have you placed an elderly loved one in a nursing home to ensure round-the-clock, professional care? Perhaps, after some time, something seemed wrong.
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Press Release January 7, 2011
Federal and state laws require that nursing homes maintain the highest standards of safety. However, many nursing homes continue to place residents in dangerous environments.
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Press Release December 4, 2010
A personal injury claim can be filed if you or someone you love has suffered a personal injury by someone else's intentional act or careless behavior. You will want to speak with a personal injury attorney to know if you have a personal injury claim.
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Press Release December 4, 2010
When you put the care of an elderly loved one in the hands of a medical professional, you trust those hands are compassionately trained and properly educated.
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Press Release October 31, 2010
Brain and head injuries can result in severe disability and wrongful death in the vulnerable nursing home resident. Many head trauma and brain injury cases are reported each year in the United States.
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Press Release October 2, 2010
Between one and two million Americans age 65 or older have been injured, exploited, or otherwise mistreated by someone on whom they depended for care or protection.
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Press Release August 5, 2010
If you have a loved one currently residing in a nursing home, you need to be familiar with signs of elder neglect so that you can make sure they are getting the care they deserve.
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Press Release July 30, 2010
Experienced nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys can fight for your loved one's rights and hold the guilty parties responsible by making them pay (literally).
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