The 2020 holiday season will surely be a unique one. For better or worse, most people will be spending the holidays with household members and few others. While this can go a long way in protecting everyone’s health and safety, it can put an emotional toll on those who are more isolated.Elderly loved ones who …
In any well run business, it’s important to keep a surplus of critical resources on hand, to be prepared for the unexpected. The nursing home industry has never followed this basic business principle, choosing instead to keep manpower and supplies to the absolute minimum, to squeeze ever higher profits. In the best of times, this …
Our firm is pleased to announce that seven of our eight esteemed attorneys at Brown & Barron, LLC have earned selection to 2021 Super Lawyers® or 2021 Rising Stars for their commitment to and success in seeking justice for clients in Baltimore and throughout the state of Maryland.Only 5% of all practicing attorneys in the …
It has been almost nine months since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, a pandemic, setting off widespread lockdowns in various countries and changing the world as we previously knew it. The coronavirus has had a substantial impact on the United States, causing more than 280,000 American deaths since its …
Seniors are particularly susceptible to falls, especially during the winter. While we must provide adequate care and attention to seniors year-round, it’s even more vital to do so during the cold season.The accumulation of water, ice, and snow in outdoor areas pose a significant fall risk for seniors. Below, we discuss three ways both nursing …
When we visit the doctor’s office or the hospital, we expect to be treated with care and respect. Sadly, however, this does not always happen.Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse, or another health care professional causes an injury to a patient through a negligent act or omission. This crime can have serious consequences and …
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affects motor coordination and movement and is often caused by oxygen deprivation during the labor and delivery process.Here are some facts about cerebral palsy you might not have known… Dr. John Little is recognized as the first person to study cerebral palsy and define it in 1853. …
The legal process can seem confusing and intimidating, so we explain some common legal terminologies and answer some frequently asked questions. Here we discuss what a deposition is. Simply speaking, a deposition is a pretrial examination under oath. During the deposition, attorneys from the other side will ask you questions, and a court reporter (and possibly …
The legal process can seem confusing and a little intimidating, so at Brown & Barron, we explain some of the common legal terminology and answer a few frequently asked questions. Here we discuss the litigation process and what to expect during a lawsuit.Your lawsuit will be filed in the circuit court for the county where …
Childbirth is often regarded as one of the happiest moments of a parent’s life; unfortunately, many complications can arise when an attending physician or medical professional is negligent. Among the maladies an infant may suffer from is a serious brain disorder (encephalopathy) called hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), which often has fatal or lifelong effects on …
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