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Free Case ConsultDevelopmentally disabled individuals often reside in group homes or small residential homes where they live with a caregiver and other staff and sometimes a few other individuals. These homes are funded through Medicaid and coordinated between the Developmental Disability Administration, Resource or Service Coordination and the Provider.
Maryland State Law [Health General § 7-101(e)] defines developmental disability as a severe chronic disability that:
Once a developmentally disabled person reaches age 22, funding can be obtained through coordination of Developmental Disabilities Administration for a residential placement such as a “group” home. Many parents are unable to provide 24/7 skilled care due to their age, health, work, or other reasons. Also, the disabled person may have severe behavior problems which prevent them from living in the parents’ home.
Placement into a group home requires careful analysis of financial resources, the caregivers, the person’s preferences, living environment, legal, medical, social, employment, day services, and the short- and long-term needs. Placing a son or daughter into a group home can be a difficult decision for parents.
Unfortunately, placement into a group home is not without risks. Severe injury and death may occur due to neglect or abuse. Often, the caregivers are improperly hired, not properly trained or they are not giving their full attention to the needs of the disabled.
When severe injury and death occur, you should do the following:
Family members are naturally devastated by the loss of a child, especially in the hands of those entrusted to provide for their health and safety. Very few attorneys handle these types of cases, but Roger Weinberg has significant experience in representing victims and family members when abuse or neglect occurs in group homes. Often he gets referrals from other attorneys who haven’t handled developmentally disability injuries and deaths.
At the Law Offices of Roger S. Weinberg, LLC, we pride ourselves on giving compassionate and competent representation to families suffering the injury or loss of a loved one. If you suspect that a group home was guilty of negligence, bring your concerns to our office by calling 410-825-3161 or contact us online. We’ll help you begin an investigation that may result in compensation and justice.
”Mr. Weinberg was extremely professional and made sure I was included all aspects of the case. He fought for me and my family and gave excellent sound advice when warranted. He is a confident lawyer that will do his best to ensure that your case is handled efficiently and to the beat of his ability.” – Darlene Fabrizio (Google Review)