A Philadelphia assisted living neglect lawyer details how neglect at a California assisted living facility has left one resident dead and two residents hospitalized after ingesting toxic dishwashing liquid at Atria Park of San Mateo. The residents were all served the dishwashing liquid instead of juice. A 93-year old resident with dementia has now died […]
PA Supreme Court Approves Venue Restriction Amendments for Med Mal Claims
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently removed the venue restrictions for medical malpractice claims filed within the Commonwealth, according to a Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer. The amendments approved on August 24th will empower plaintiffs to sue medical providers in counties that they regularly conduct business or have significant contacts. The new rule becomes effective on January […]
Supreme Court Docket – 10 Cases to Watch
The approaching Fall Term for the U.S. Supreme Court has many people questioning the impact that the court’s conservative majority will have on the pending docket. With public approval and confidence ratings the lowest in decades, the Court is also reeling from the leaked abortion draft opinion. Not shrinking under public scrutiny, the justices have […]
Two PA Nursing Homes and Staff Indicted on Health Care Fraud
Philadelphia nursing home lawyers are closely monitoring a recent indictment of two Pennsylvania nursing homes accused of health care fraud. On August 5th, 2022, The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued an indictment against two nursing homes and five of their employees. Comprehensive Healthcare Management Services, LLC which operated a […]
New Jersey Governor Signs Law Raising Automobile Insurance Coverage Minimums
On August 5, 2022, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed bill S-481 into law, raising automobile insurance coverage minimums. According to a New Jersey car accident lawyer, this is the first increase to motor vehicle coverage minimums since they were first established 50 years ago. This long overdue increase will help victims of car accidents […]
Cagey Nursing Home Ownership Denounced by Plaintiffs and Regulators
An investigation into the dubious ownership tactics of one of the nation’s largest nursing home chains, Consulate Health Care, has heated up the pressure to bring greater transparency to nursing home ownership and financial dealings. The STAT news investigation trails increasing attention from government agencies, lawmakers, and consumer advocates concerned about nursing home ownership structures […]
How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid?
The loss of a loved one is one of the most traumatic experiences you can go through. It is made immeasurably worse, however, when that loved one is taken away from you because of someone else’s carelessness. According to our friends at Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law, if a family member is […]
DeWalt Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Miter Saws After Lacerations and Injuries
A DeWalt miter saw recall was announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on August 4th after 9 reports of lacerations and other injuries. Nearly 1.4 million miter saws involving models DWS779, DWS780 and DHS790 with date codes 2019 04 through 2022 04 are affected by the recall. According to the Consumer Product Safety […]
5 Steps to Take if Being Discharged Too Early from a Nursing Home
Older adults who enter a nursing home for skilled nursing and rehabilitation often have a goal to gain back the strength and independence they had prior to their health event. Unfortunately, sometimes a nursing home will try to discharge the resident too early and before they have had enough opportunity to achieve their highest level […]
5 Tips to Resolve a Nursing Home Complaint
Admitting a loved one to a nursing home often occurs in a flurry of activity. Whether the transition follows an unexpected hospitalization or involves a delicate transfer from home, it always involves handing the care of your loved one over to a nursing facility and its staff. Inevitably, there are questions, concerns, […]
