When the time comes to relocate an aging loved one to a senior living facility, some family caregivers are hesitant to pass along daily caregiving responsibilities to retirement home staff. Others are more than ready for the weight of managing their loved one’s health to be lifted of their shoulders. In either case, nursing and […]
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In October of 2017, an 86-year-old man with dementia was beaten for roughly 2 minutes by his fellow nursing home resident and required hospitalization. The incident was caught on a surveillance video, with nursing home staff nowhere in sight. A month after the beating another resident died after she hit her head and failed to […]
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Doctors make mistakes, but when they do, it can be dangerous. If you’re prescribed the wrong medication and it ends up causing you harm, you may have the option to file a medical malpractice claim to pay for damages resulting from your injuries. However, a doctor is only liable if they are the one who […]
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With the New Year just around the corner, our firm wants to wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season as 2017 comes to a close. This December our attorneys at Christian & Christian hope you find time to gather with your loved ones and enjoy this year’s holiday parties safely. We also […]
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After an accident, the other party’s insurance company may try to offer you a settlement for property damage and injuries. However, you should avoid signing any settlement release until a thorough investigation has been conducted, and you have reached the point of maximum medical improvement (MMI). Why should you refuse the insurance company’s initial settlement? […]
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Nursing homes and elder care facilities are places that are supposed to take care of elderly loved ones, but sadly abuse and negligence is widespread. While abuse is the intent to harm a resident, negligence is defined as a breach of duty or form of care that results in harm to a resident. When this […]
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Since its creation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been a source of controversy. Its proponents claim it is the only thing standing between the average American consumer and out-of-control financial institution greed. Its opponents – often those same accused banks, Wall Street leaders, and legislators that side with them – see it as […]
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When choosing a nursing home facility, many people look at the ratings to determine which one will provide the highest quality of care for elderly loved ones. However, a recent study that was published by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation showed that some nursing home facilities are inflating their self-reported quality measures […]
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Opioid drugs are narcotic pain relievers. They are often prescribed for patients suffering from chronic and severe medical conditions, such as cancer, but are also sometimes prescribed for post-operative pain and other types of pain that are less severe. However, they are extremely addictive. Because of this, it is very risky to prescribe them to […]
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South Carolina ranks 46th in the country in bicycle and pedestrian fatalities, with 23.7 deaths per 10,000 commuters, but that doesn’t mean an accident between a vehicle and a cyclist is out of the question Cyclists share the road with drivers, and when a driver acts negligently, they can severely injury the person riding the […]