What happens when family-owned nursing homes are bought by corporations? With few exceptions, they raise profits at the expense of residents by lowering the standard of living and the standard of care. During a pandemic, the lack of attention to detail translates to tens of thousands of preventable deaths. The nursing home industry is simply …
Most expectant parents do everything they can to ensure their unborn child is healthy. The pregnancy is where expectant parents have the most control over their baby’s health. Taking prenatal medications, eating healthy, visiting the doctor, and more are all ways that expectant parents take care of their baby. The labor and delivery process, however, …
Given the advances in modern medicine, it’s reasonable to believe that most medical procedures will go off without a hitch. In fact, not only is it reasonable to receive such care from our medical providers, but it is expected. This is particularly true in the delivery room. When expectant parents spend the entire pregnancy taking …
When you or a loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, it can be an incredibly traumatic and stressful experience. Time can fly by before you are even aware that you may be entitled to pursue compensation in the form of a lawsuit. However, there is a time limit for how …
At Brown & Barron, our mission is to restore justice for members of our community, regardless of whether they are clients. One of the ways we accomplish this is by helping to educate our neighbors on their rights, as well as all the resources that are there to support them. One such resource is the …
There are two legal tools that empower a third party, a person other than ourselves, to manage our financial, medical, or personal needs. These two tools are the power of attorney and the guardianship. Although they both achieve the same purpose, they have very important differences. Power of Attorney With a power of attorney document, …
The precautions required by the COVID pandemic have taken a toll on all of us. We are all ready for the end of virtual school lessons, uncomfortable masks, and the smell of cheap hand sanitizer. Many have been clamoring to reopen bars and sports stadiums, and with the holidays approaching, families are already planning to …
Knowing your child suffered an injury at birth can be difficult to move past, particularly with the understanding that the injury could have been prevented had the attending doctor acted responsibly. But, you cannot fix the past. The best thing you can do for your child with a birth injury is to care for yourself, …
Out of the 34.2 million people in the United States suffering from diabetes, about 15% of these patients develop diabetic foot ulcers — open sores or wounds that are usually located on the sole of the foot — according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). While some people cannot feel the presence of an …
If you’re like most people, you have probably signed an agreement without reading all the confusing legal language. From the simple downloading of an app for your phone to complex pages of mortgage documents, many of us essentially cross our fingers, agree to the terms, and hope for the best. However, if you’re signing yourself …
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