According to the CDC, there are 15,600 skilled nursing facilities in the United States with almost 70% of nursing homes operated as “for-profit” chains. In order to ensure that the nursing home care is provided in an environment that is safe and seeks to maintain each person’s quality of life, the Center for Medicare and...
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When Hospital Consultants Interfere with Patient Safeguards
Hospital Safety Lawyers for Residents of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas Today, most hospitals rely heavily on outside consultants to help them maximize their profits and keep their doors open. United Medical Center in Washington, D.C. currently uses Veritas of Washington to help them do just that. However, their outside consultant has recently gone under fire...
Read MoreDo You Know Your Hospital’s Safety Grade?
Hospital Safety Attorney Serving D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Residents All hospitals are graded based on health and safety, but how often do patients read the report cards of their local hospitals? If you read yours, you would know that no hospital in the D.C. area received an A grade. Worse, two hospitals were given F's. According to...
Read MoreD.C.’s Public Hospital Fails to Report Critical Details on Patient’s Death
Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys Serving Clients in the D.C. Area The D.C.'s only public hospital has failed to provide critical details about a patient that died in their nursing home this past August. The report, which was created by the D.C. Department of Health, did not have information about the 47-year old man's experience that...
Read MoreSupervisor Negligence and Construction Accidents: Who Is Really at Fault?
A construction site accident can occur for any reason – from poor equipment to lack of safety protocols. Construction teams are constantly changing scenery. One day they might work on an office building, while the next they are in a residential neighborhood constructing homes. Employers of these construction companies may have multiple crews working at...
Read MoreWho is Liable if You Slip and Fall on an Icy Sidewalk?
Now that December is here, the snow is settling, the temperatures are dropping, and ice is forming on any flat surface that it can find – including sidewalks. If you were to slip and fall on an icy public sidewalk or private sidewalk, who would be liable for your injuries? Whether you are a homeowner...
Read MoreHow Third Parties Affect Construction Accident Claims
As a construction worker, you know that safety at work is critical. After all, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has instilled various safety guidelines, inspection procedures, and protocols to ensure construction sites are safe for workers and visitors. Despite these practices, accidents still happen on construction sites. Typically, a construction site accident is...
Read More5 Things to Remember for Safer Driving
Car Accident Lawyer Offers Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland Drivers Safe Driving Tips As a motorist, it is your duty to drive safely. You have rules to follow, and you must do your part to avoid an accident or causing harm to other motorists, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. If you cause an accident because you...
Read MoreCycling to Work: Better Health and a Longer Life
Choosing two wheels over four is not only a great way to save on gas, but it could save you years of health complications later as well. One British medical journal published a study confirming how bicycling to work and around town could improve your health and longevity. In fact, the study found that...
Read MoreCan a Spinal Cord Injury Be Prevented?
Personal Injury Lawyers On How To Help Prevent Spinal Cord Injury SERVING THE AREAS OF WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND Spinal cord injury prevention is not something most people ever think about—until a catastrophic accident occurs. As Washington, D.C. personal injury attorneys, we work with people who are dealing with spinal cord injuries, their families and...
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