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There is a fear today in placing the beloved elderly in the family in the care of these nursing homes that are no more places of care and attention. On the contrary, they are now places that one should be looking at with suspicion and distrust. However, one saving grace is that there is help at hand and the services of the nursing home abuse lawyer have given confidence and strength to the various inmates of these nursing homes where they have suffered a number of different abuses at the hands of the nursing assistants, the attendants and the other workers.  One of the main factors to note when engaging the services of the nursing home lawyer is that, it is best if a local lawyer is engaged. There are many benefits in engaging the local lawyer and some of them include: Firstly, the local nursing home attorney is usually very familiar with the rules and regulations of the area and even though some of these rules and regulations may be centralized, there may be others t...

The increase in the rise of the nursing home abuse cases has become alarming and most people are today apprehensive about sending their elderly family member to nursing home. The nursing home is expected to be a symbol of care, attentions and compassion but the present situation that is seen is in direct contrast to all those emotions that are usually expected at such nursing homes. Thankfully, the nursing home abuse lawyer helps in restoring justice to those unfortunate elders who suffer highly inappropriate and disastrous experiences, making them lose their trust in the medical facility.  According to the nursing home attorney , there are many reasons for the occurrence of such abuses in the nursing homes. One of the major reasons for this is the decreasing number of manpower that the nursing homes recruit which adds to the burden of stress and frustration in those working overtime and attending to more patients than they are supposed to. This is primarily done to red...

In the unfortunate scenario where you are disabled and unable to work, you may be entitled to monthly benefits under Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).   A common question we hear is “Why should I hire an attorney if I can file for SSDI on my own?   First and foremost, applying for SSDI is a lengthy and complicated process that ultimately results in only about 37% of applicants being approved for benefits.*   Secondly, if you are not one of the lucky 37% approved and your application is denied, an experienced attorney can help you quickly and efficiently appeal the decision, increasing your chances of being approved.   However, e ven if you hire an attorney, there are three things that will guarantee your claim is denied. 1.       Not enough medical evidence of a disability When you apply for benefits, your file will be sent to Disability Determination Services (DDS) to determine if you are medically disabled. The DD...

Negligence or No Negligence, That is The Question: and How the Answer Could Mean Compensation For Your Injuries In Tennessee. In the legal arena, negligence is a very specific term that describes a scenario where a legal duty was breached, causing damages.   There are many battles fought in courtrooms over what is and is not negligence, because a finding of negligence could mean a lot of money paid to an injured party.  The most common types of negligence are car accidents. When we drive, we have a duty to exercise reasonable care for the safety of those around us. If you have spent any time on the road, you know that people do not always exercise reasonable care, whether they are distracted from texting, driving while intoxicated, or running a red light because they are in a hurry.   When such unreasonableness occurs, and it results in an accident, there may be negligence.  There are many other times when negligence occurs, such as when someone sli...