With the average cost of residential nursing home care now topping $80,000 per year, you (like many) may have helped an elderly parent or other relative seek one-on-one caregiving assistance at home to avoid a nursing home placement. While this arrangement can often benefit someone who requires constant supervision or companionship but wishes to remain in his or her home, the isolation inherent in a one-on-one caregiving relationship can unfortunately be used to hide signs of physical and financial abuse.…
Maryland recently introduced a bill under which hospitals will fund immediate and thorough care for babies who sustain severe neurological damage while being birthed. Under the bill, the funds will be willingly paid by the state hospitals, but parents of babies who take advantage of the funds must promise not to seek legal action against the hospital or the doctor who delivered their babies. While this may sound like a good idea, some critics believe that the bill, if passed, may do more harm than good.…
Losing a child is without a doubt the hardest thing a parent must ever face. Even harder is when you believe your child’s death could have been prevented by those responsible for his or her welfare during school hours. Is it ever possible to sue your child’s school for wrongful death? What will you need to show in order for your claim to succeed? Read on to learn more about some situations that could create a viable wrongful death claim, as well as your options if you find yourself dealing with too many unanswered questions following the death of your child.…
