Whether a motor vehicle driver is running a simple errand or taking a long road trip, it is almost certain that they will pass through one or more intersections at some point along the way. Although many intersections have traffic control devices in place, such as stop signs and traffic lights, and despite crash avoidance […]

Have you noticed a recent shift in your loved one’s personality? Are they avoiding your calls, suddenly wearing loose-fitting clothes, or withdrawing from social activities? All four of these activities frequently constitute signs of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Children and vulnerable adults often struggle to recognize abuse or how to communicate its occurrence to […]

Families trust dedicated nursing facilities to care for their loved ones when they can’t. Elderly relatives might need temporary rehabilitation after suffering a broken hip or long-term care for symptoms related to Alzheimer’s. Nursing homes often cost seniors thousands of dollars each month, yet the quality of care they receive depends on the availability of […]

How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim? The amount of time that you have after an accident to claim an injury depends on the type of injury that you allegedly sustained in your accident, as well as the time limits imposed by the jurisdiction where your accident happened. An experienced Duluth […]

Discrimination In Nursing Home Care If you believe that you or your loved one experienced discrimination by a nursing home on the basis of insurance coverage (or some other basis), hire an experienced nursing home attorney to handle your case. A Duluth nursing home lawyer can review your case with you, and if necessary, can […]

What Happens if Medicaid Runs Out? The legal bases for a nursing home to legally discharge or transfer a resident are very limited in most states across the country. In fact, if Medicaid runs out, this is not a basis for a nursing home to remove a resident. In some very limited cases, however, a […]

If you sustained injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, then you have rights under Georgia law to seek compensation for your injuries from the person or company that caused you harm. The first step in getting the money you deserve is to talk to a Duluth personal injury lawyer. Personal […]

With the current health crisis of COVID-19, staying healthy and preventing the spread of disease are more important than ever before. While there are certain steps that everyone can take to prevent illnesses like COVID-19, there are other steps that reduce risks associated with other common health problems, like Alzheimer’s Disease, cancer, and cardiovascular illnesses […]

According to recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, pressure sores, which are also commonly called bedsores or decubitus ulcers, are very common among residents in nursing homes. These sores result from unrelieved pressure on the patient’s skin, and are a common sign of nursing home neglect or abuse. In fact, nearly 11 percent […]

Identity theft is a scary reality for people of all ages, and both young people and elderly adults alike are especially vulnerable. In fact, it surprises many people to learn that children have a 35 percent higher risk of experiencing identity theft than adults do. Some victims of identity theft are even as young as […]