Increasingly, older Americans are divorcing for the first time in their lives. In fact, the number of people over 50 who are divorcing has doubled since 1990. Divorcing over the age of 50 is called “silver divorce” or “grey divorce,” and there are many special considerations when divorcing at an older age. Consider How the […]
When patients undergo surgery, they often need general anesthesia. However, a lot can go wrong during surgery and with anesthesia in particular. Each year, many patients are injured because of anesthesia errors. If you think you have fallen victim, you need to meet with an experienced medical negligence attorney. Types of Anesthesia Errors Anesthesia errors […]
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What happens when a nursing home employee abuses a resident and then documents the incident on social media? Not much. NPR reports:
The number of the our nation’s 15,600-plus nursing homes under for-profit ownership has risen to 69.8 percent. Incidents of abuse and neglect can often be traced back to corporate corner cutting for bigger profits. This recent study from the Times Herald-Record in New York is a reflection of a nationwide trend.
Elder abuse is a worldwide problem: A massive study published in June suggests that 64.2 percent of institutional care staff admitted to elder abuse in the past year (40 percent in America).
While most nursing homes do a great job caring for their patients, there are still way too many that don’t. Learn the signs of abuse here
A recent CNN Investigation uncovers widespread sexual assault on nursing home residents. This is a tough read, but important for all of us who strive to protect the elderly from abuse.
There are over 40 million Americans over the age of 65, and that number continues to climb, which puts added stress on nursing and home care programs. Meanwhile, dollars for government oversight programs are being cut.
Our September newsletter You Should Know takes a hard look at a growing number of abuse cases as the wave of aging Baby Boomer Americans seek nursing home, assisted living and home care.
Hurricane Irma is barreling toward North Carolina and I urge everyone to be prepared. The Red Cross has good information on how to be well-prepared. One issue of “preparation” I have heard from multiple sources for this hurricane is how you won’t be able to buy any alcohol when a hurricane is about to hit […]
North Carolina’s price gouging law is in effect following Hurricane Florence. North Carolina’s price gouging law is usually triggered when the state suffers or is threatened by a natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, winter storm, or flooding. Price gouging—or charging too much in times of crisis—is against North Carolina law when a disaster, an emergency or […]
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As summer winds down, you might enjoy the final few weeks of gorgeous weather out on the water. Boating certainly is a popular hobby in North Carolina, with over 350,000 boats registered and miles of rivers, lakes, and open water. However, boating accidents continue to occur at an alarming rate. According to state statistics, 166 […]
Some of the worst injuries we see at Hodges Coxe Potter & Phillips are spinal cord injuries. According to statistics, about half of injuries to the spinal column result from car accidents and another 20% stem from falls. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident, you will need financial compensation […]
Increasingly, Americans are going under the knife for plastic surgery, but their motivations are complicated. For some, plastic surgery is a way to improve their appearance and boost their confidence. For others, plastic surgery is a necessary medical procedure, as when removing breasts as a preventative measure to avoid breast cancer. Regardless of their reasons, […]
After a car accident, you will probably file a claim with the insurance company of the driver who is at fault for the collision. Unfortunately, as you will soon discover, you will be dealing with an insurance adjuster who is definitely not your best friend. Rather than make the claims process as easy as possible, […]
The law takes several things into account for divorce and family law disputes, but they may not be what you think. https://www.romper.com/p/cheating-5-other-things-that-surprisingly-wont-impact-a-divorce-settlement-9631931
North Carolina’s civil courts seek to compensate injured victims by forcing the defendant to pay a sum of money called “damages.” Damages in a regular automobile accident will usually cover economic losses like medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. Damages can also cover intangible harms like pain and suffering. However, motorists injured by […]
Many businesses do not read the contracts they sign as closely as they should. As a result, they might be surprised to find out that they cannot file a breach of contract suit in court. Instead, business contracts are increasingly including mandatory arbitration clauses. When a dispute arises, the parties must present their case to […]