Category: News
National Doctor’s Day
March 24th, 2017 by Attorney Roger Weinberg
March 30th is designated as National Doctor’s Day, and it’s meant to bring attention to the role physicians play in our lives. They’re especially important to those living in Maryland’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities who need more attention because of their health conditions and age.
Celebrate National Caregivers Day By Giving Them Some Care
February 16th, 2017 by Attorney Roger Weinberg
February 17 is National Caregivers Day, a day to remember and honor all those who care for people who are too disabled by age, disease or physical condition to care for themselves. In addition to professionals (who are paid not nearly enough in most cases), there are the friends, family members and relatives across Maryland who make life livable for those truly in need.
Five Ways a Baltimore Elder Care Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Can Help Your Nursing Home Lawsuit
February 16th, 2017 by Attorney Roger Weinberg
I feel honored when someone decides that I’m the right attorney for them, and I understand that this is a very serious responsibility.
Avoid Problems with Nursing Homes by Staying Out of Them: Slips and Falls in Winter Weather
January 25th, 2017 by Attorney Roger Weinberg
To avoid nursing home abuse and neglect you should take steps to be as healthy as possible for as long as possible and avoid becoming a nursing home resident. Many residents were discharged from hospitals after treatment for diseases or injuries and sent to Maryland nursing homes because they couldn’t safely be discharged back home. A large number of the elderly are in nursing homes due to injuries from falls.
Use by Nursing Homes of Forced Arbitration Clauses Takes Major Hit
October 5th, 2016 by Attorney Roger Weinberg
Virtually every nursing home in Maryland and across the country takes Medicare or Medicaid payments. The federal government has issued a rule stating that any facility which accepts this funding can’t force families into arbitration and prevent them from taking legal claims to court. Though a legal challenge by the nursing home industry may derail the rule, if it remains as is, it’s a major victory for nursing home residents and their families. (more…)
