If you are a veteran who served at Camp Lejeune from August 1953 through December 1987, you may qualify for disability and health care benefits. Additionally, your family members who lived on base may also receive medical coverage for 15 eligible illnesses. Our Camp Lejeune water contamination benefits guide can teach you more about available …
Dear Congresswoman Beatty, We write to express our deep and profound concern about Johnson & Johnson’s recent shameful and opportunistic abuse of the federal bankruptcy laws for its own economic advantage. Unless Congress addresses and legislatively eradicates this loophole, Johnson & Johnson’s gross abuse of process will pave the way for countless other corporations to …
One of the central tenets of Stephen Neilson’s scholarship-winning essay is this: “We need more lawyers of color.” As a student at Harvard Law School, Nielson himself is a shining example of under-represented peoples continuing the work of diversifying the legal profession. However, Neilson would be the first to tell you that this story is …
A growing number of plaintiffs are fighting to hold pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. accountable for damages resulting from the potentially dangerous drug Truvada. Attorney Ben Crump has set his sights on these settlements and stands ready to fight for compensation on behalf of people who suffered injuries after taking Truvada HIV medication. Truvada Lawsuits …
At the heart of Ben Crump Law is the push for community service, social justice, and equality. That’s why we developed the Ben Crump Community Leadership Scholarship. This year, recent East Stroudsburg University graduate Brandon Teel takes home the $2,500 award. Teel’s winning essay highlighted his work on campus at ESU, including memberships in various student …
When we started the Ben Crump Law School Scholarship, our goal was to find law students who exemplify hard work, dedication, and resolve. The winning essays should capture the importance of mentorship and the various benefits to both being a mentor and receiving mentorship. Cristel Taveras is the exact embodiment of those values. A first-generation …
Good nutrition is critically important for our overall health and well-being, as is making sure we get enough fluids to keep our bodies hydrated. Maintaining proper nourishment and preventing dehydration can be especially challenging for the elderly, and malnourishment and dehydration can be particularly harmful in older adults. Every year, millions of older Americans live …
Update A grand jury deliberating the role of the three officers linked to the death of Breonna Taylor delivered its decision on Wednesday, September 24, 2020. They indicted only one of the officers, former detective Brett Hankison, on the charge of first-degree wanton endangerment, which constitutes a Class D (the lowest) felony. The charge against …
If your loved one is living in a nursing home, you should be able to rest easy knowing that they are in good hands. However, this is not always the case. One common failure of nursing homes is a lack of supervision. Elderly adults can have specific medical needs and health conditions that require the …
Systemic injustice and racism have deep historical roots in this country. Broadly speaking, these terms are defined as deeply ingrained racist thinking, practices, and actions embedded in the core foundations of American society that have persisted over centuries and continue today. The struggle against racial injustice issues in America boiled over once again in 2020 …
Congratulations to Jaden Zwick, 24, the recipient of our firm’s Law School Scholarship. Jaden is a first-year law student at the UCLA David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy in Los Angeles. The $2,500 scholarship is open to students of need who have great academic potential and a dedication to mentorship. Jaden fits …
The effects of malnourishment include a loss of mobility, an increased risk of falling, a weakened immune system, delays in healing, organ damage, and cognitive decline. People who live in nursing homes are often in poor health. Malnourishment can worsen their conditions and may lead to life-threatening complications. How Malnutrition Can Affect Overall Health Malnourishment …
If a loved one cannot safely live at home due to physical or cognitive disabilities, your family may have to make the tough decision to transfer them to a nursing home. In doing so, you expect your loved one to receive the medical care and personal support they need to live comfortably and healthily. Sadly, …
Adult Protective Services (APS) consists of social services designed to protect and serve the elderly and significantly disabled adults. State or local governments typically manage APS entities. One of Adult Protective Services’ primary functions is to help nursing home victims by preventing or stopping abuse and neglect. Nursing Home Abuse Facts The United States Census …
If an individual is disabled or elderly and cannot care for themselves, they, along with their family, may have to make the difficult decision to relocate to a nursing home or extended care facility. Residents and their families generally expect to receive a high level of care and support at these facilities. They reasonably assume …
The emotional abuse of someone in a nursing home or under the care of a caretaker can take many forms. Emotional abuse does not leave the same bodily signs as physical or sexual abuse, but its effects can be just as detrimental to someone’s overall health. The discrepancy in power between nursing home residents and …
Your body wants to protect you from infections as best as it can. If a wound grows too large or lasts for too long, your body can turn against you. Sepsis affects parties in all demographics, but it commonly impacts elderly nursing home residents, according to a news report by Kaiser Health News and the …
As we get older, the loss of muscle mass and strength are a natural part of the aging process. All muscles in the body become weaker, including the ones we use for chewing and swallowing food. Difficulty swallowing food is the number one cause of choking deaths in nursing homes. According to Injury Facts 2017, …
According to MedlinePlus, septic shock results when an infection that has spread through the whole body lowers your blood pressure to a dangerous level. Sepsis and septic shock are both largely preventable illnesses. If your loved one suffered from septic shock in a nursing home, it might be because of neglect or abuse from nursing …
According to a study in Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in an Aging America, intimidation in nursing homes is a type of elder abuse. If a nursing home staff member is intimidating your senior loved one, it might be seriously detrimental to their care and mental health. It can also indicate more severe problems …
