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 […]

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Many people believe that after they are involved in a car accident, their insurance rates will automatically skyrocket. However, that really depends upon a variety of factors, including a person’s insurance company, policy, and rates. Since insurance companies do not offer everyone the same rate, it may be a good idea to do research and […]

When people think about potential victims of abuse, minors and young children are usually at the top of the list. This is especially true because media reports tend to focus heavily on stories involving child abuse—especially sexual abuse of underage minors by adults. However, elderly people are another group of individuals who are especially vulnerable […]

There are many types of injuries that individuals can suffer as a result of a serious accident. When those injuries occur while a person is working on the job or because of someone else’s negligence, then the injured person may file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits or a personal injury claim for damages. In […]

Holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Halloween—along with the traditional Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays—offer family members and friends alike the opportunity to gather together and enjoy each other’s company. Because of this, travel is commonplace during the holidays. To enjoy these holidays to the fullest, there are certain steps that […]

Experiencing the grief that follows the death of a loved one is never easy. However, when another person’s negligence caused the loved one’s death in a car accident, unbearable grief can result. Should such a tragedy take place, then you, as a surviving family member, may bring a wrongful death claim or file a lawsuit […]