Common Knowledge Exception

1 year ago
David McGuffey

In Cowart v. Widener, 287 Ga. 622 (2010), the Georgia Supreme Court said "most 'medical questions' relating to causation are…

CMS to Post Nursing Home Ownership Affiliation Data at Nursing Home Compare

1 year ago

On June 28, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will include ownership and operatorship affiliation…

Recent Supreme Court Decision Opens Door for Nursing Home Claims

2 years ago

Recently the U.S. Supreme Court decided Talevski v. Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County (HHC). The Justices, writing separate…

Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable Without Valid Contract

2 years ago

Frequently, nursing homes and assisted living facilities will hide arbirtation agreements in their admissions agreement. The purpose is to prevent…

Visitation Allowed at All Times in Nursing Homes

2 years ago

On March 8, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) revised its nursing home visitation guidance issued during…

What if you suspect nursing home abuse?

2 years ago

In this video, our friend Stephen Cnace explains what to do when you suspect nursing home abuse or negligence. Note:…

Updates on Forthcoming Nursing Home Staffing Mandate

2 years ago

On May 10, 2023, EZElderLaw.com reported that the nursing home industry continues to push against nursing home staffing mandates. Despite…

Class Action Certification Denied in Nursing Home Case

2 years ago

In Hooker v. The Citidel Salisbury LLC (M.D. N.C. 4/20/2023), Plaintiffs alleged intentional understaffing by the nursing home, alleged they…

What is Wrongful Death?

2 years ago

The following video discusses wrongful death cases. If you believe a loved one was killed as a result of another…

Examples of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

2 years ago

In the following video, attorney Stephen Chance discusses examples of nursing home abuse and neglect. If you or a loved…