Nursing home abuse is far too common these days. Often, the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or care facility is difficult and we do so to ensure they receive a high level of quality care that we cannot provide. If your loved one is not being treated well or you...Read More

Placing a loved one in the care of a nursing home can be worrisome, especially if you suspect they are being neglected. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) states that almost 95% of nursing home residents have been neglected. What is Nursing Home Neglect Nursing home neglect is a form of elder abuse where...Read More

Lawsuits against one of Portland’s best-known young companies allege that Ruby Receptionists overcharged 18,000 clients by more than $30 million. Parallel cases filed in federal and state courts seek class-action status, alleging the Portland-based answering service didn’t properly disclose how it charges for time its operators spend talking with clients. And the suits allege Ruby...Read More

Last month’s ruling by the United States Appellate Court, involving an elderly person who died after suffering head trauma in a fall while on board a cruise ship, has made it easier for injured cruise ship passengers to sue for medical malpractice. According to the Huffington Post, the daughter of the passenger sued Royal Caribbean...Read More

Most personal injury lawsuits follow similar legal guidelines, but cruise ship lawsuits can be very different. If you are injured on a cruise ship in Florida, filing a lawsuit might fall under Florida state law, federal law or international maritime law. Cruise ship liability and “duty of care” The liability for cruise ships regarding passenger...Read More

In legal terms, negligence refers to a person or entity that causes harm to another party through failure to use reasonable care. There are two different types of negligence that fall under negligence law: A person/entity fails to take reasonable action to prevent harm — for example, a store failing to clear ice from its...Read More

Whether at school, daycare or the public park, kids love the playground. Unfortunately, there are dangers and risks associated with these fun-filled places. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 200,000 children ages 14 and under are treated for playground-related injuries each year — the majority occurring at schools and...Read More

After a car accident, one of the essential steps to take for insurance claim purposes is to decide which driver is at fault. Often, the at-fault driver is negligent, which is basically defined as not using caution or reasonable care behind the wheel, or impaired such as in a DUI case. However, sometimes the person...Read More