When we visit a business as customers, we expect to leave in the same condition in which we arrived. Whether we go to a store to shop or to a restaurant to eat, we shouldn’t be injured in the process. But that’s exactly what happens, all too often. When is a business...
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Is your loved one in a bad nursing home?
Nursing homes are meant to be places for our family members or loved ones to receive care they need for medical conditions or deteriorating health conditions. We expect caring, supportive staff who treat patients with respect. Unfortunately, we sometimes hear...
Government list highlights nursing homes with poor history
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, is a federal agency which, among other things, oversees the quality of care in assisted living facilities which accept patients enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid. The CMS maintains what it calls a Special Focus...
Defective toys and baby products
Parents usually assume that if they are buying a toy or baby product for their child, it is safe. However, defective items can cause children serious injuries. Defective products In general, manufacturers and sellers can be held responsible if their product is...
When are people victims of nursing home neglect vs. abuse?
People move loved ones to nursing homes in the Washington D.C. area for a variety of reasons, but it is generally so their loved ones receive the care they need. As people grow older, they may not be able to maintain the proper care for their various health needs....
Signs to watch for that indicate nursing home injuries
Nursing home abuse can have catastrophic consequences for victims and their loved ones. For that reason, victims and their families should be familiar with the signs of nursing home injuries and abuse and what to watch for. Signs of nursing home abuse There are...
How to gather evidence of nursing home abuse and neglect
Our elderly loved ones are perhaps the most vulnerable amongst us. That’s why many of us choose to entrust their care to nursing homes that are tasked with ensuring that these individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Yet, as statistics show, far too often...
Proving fault in a slip-and-fall accident
It is unlikely that residents in Maryland and elsewhere consider all the risks and potential dangers they may encounter when entering a store or other public properties. Nonetheless, risks and dangers may be present, resulting in an unsuspecting patron suffering a...
How can wheelchair ramps be dangerous?
Many people in the Washington D.C. metro area rely on wheelchair ramps to access buildings. Whether they’re using a walker, wheelchair, stroller, etc. wheelchair ramps make buildings more accessible to everyone. Most of the time these ramps are there to help people...
The most common slip-and-fall injuries can be serious
Slip-and-fall injuries are usually regarded as not especially serious, but to the victim, this type of accident can have long-lasting and painful consequences. While such accidents rarely result in a death, they can cause permanent injuries that can seriously...