When you are expecting a baby, prenatal care and routine tests help ensure that your child is born healthy. Even in the best of circumstances, however, some infants receive injuries during childbirth. Erb's palsy occurs in about one or two of every 1,000 live births....
Lynch and Pine is Rhode Island’s leading law firm for the defense of Title IX cases. The firm has a dedicated practice group that represents students involved in all types of on-campus incidents. We have successfully defended clients at every stage of Title IX...
Unfortunately, the elderly often fall victim to the financial schemes of people with nefarious intentions. Elder financial abuse takes place if a person takes money or valuable items from a person of advanced age. The aging population must place a certain level of...
If you have a loved one that lives in a nursing home, you may feel concerned about them from time to time. You may simply hope that your loved one is feeling their best in their new living situation, or you may worry about elder abuse. While it may not always be...
If the time has come for your loved one to enter a nursing home, you want to feel confident in selecting a top-notch facility for your mom or dad. You need one that observes best practices, but nursing homes must maintain full occupancy using sometimes questionable...
Help wanted signs are everywhere these days. While staffing shortages at stores, restaurants, entertainment venues and many other places are inconvenient, a lack of qualified health care professionals in nursing homes is often a matter of life and death. A recent...
Whether sitting in a wheelchair or lying in a bed, residents of nursing homes often spend long hours in the same position due to mobility issues. Without preventative care, this kind of prolonged pressure on the skin may result in bedsores, also called pressure...
Nursing homes are supposed to protect and care for their residents. However, it is common for nursing home residents to suffer from abuse or neglect. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, two out of three nursing home workers have committed abuse in a...
Health care providers face a high risk of exhaustion due to their occupation's high-stress levels. As reported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health website, nearly one out of three doctors experience burnout during any given moment, a statistic that may account...
Your baby has endured an injury during birth, such as a lack of oxygen during the birth process. A parent’s reaction can be emotional and confusing. The well-being of your baby may be your immediate concern. The future of your child may be your next question. How will...
