A nursing home should be a caring, compassionate home for vulnerable adults who need attendant care that we can trust. However, much too often this is not the case. Approximately one million senior citizens are abused in some manner every year in the United States. When a nursing home breaches our trust and does not meet the necessary standards of care, serious injury and wrongful death can be result. Such as in Arizona, There is a strict laws and regulations that protect the rights of the elderly. Knapp & Roberts has represented nursing home, group home, and assisted living residents and their families for years in an effort to stop the neglect and punish those responsible. If you suspect nursing home neglect, group home neglect, or assisted living neglect caused your loved one’s injuries or death, talk to an attorney at the Knapp & Roberts law firm. Nursing homes and other types of care facilities have a tremendous responsibility. When a care facility, physicians, nurses, and other caregivers fail to meet those responsibilities it is often up to family members and friends to hold them accountable. A nursing home neglect lawyer at the Knapp & Roberts law firm can help.
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Medical Malpractice and Hospital Negligence
Medical malpractice and hospital negligence can present complex issues in trial, litigation, and pre-suit litigation. The Law Office can help to solve your problem . In many medical malpractice cases, some damages you may be entitled to are medical expenses, lost income, loss of enjoyment, pain and suffering, and emotional damages. In the case of death by medical malpractice, a loved one can collect damages for medical and funeral expenses, emotional anguish, lost earnings, and even loss of consortium (companionship).
Some of the major accidents in medical malpractice that we deal with include, but are not limited to, are:
• Anesthesia malpractice that results in brain damage or death.
• Surgical errors such as wrong limb removal, cutting nerves or arteries, and/or sterilization.
• Improper setting of bones that may result in deformity and/or limited use.
• Missed diagnosis of cancer or other serious or fatal conditions.
• Misdiagnosis of cancer that leads to unnecessary and/or often harmful treatment.
• Post-surgical infection that comes from improper procedure.
• Dental errors that result in disfigurement, jaw damage, or loss of teeth.
• Birth defects or death resulting from delayed C-section surgery, improper delivery technique, or failure to monitor the fetus.
• Negligent treatment by home health employees.
• Negligently performed cosmetic or plastic surgery.
It is very important to contact a lawyer quickly after a medical accident because there is usually only a two-year window to file suit in most medical malpractice cases. If you are unsure whether you need a lawyer, it is a good idea to call the Law Offices to get a free analysis of your case. Also, in order to file a medical malpractice claim, you need a licensed physician from the same field of medicine to testify that the medical treatment fell below the accepted standard of care.
Austin Dwi Lawyer
Dwi law is very intricate. If you have recently been arrested for drunk driving, you must immediately find an attorney who is well-versed in drinking and driving laws. A good attorney may mean the difference between life-altering penalties and the life you knew before your arrest. A first-time DWI offense is a Class B Misdemeanor. The law states that “a person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated whole operating a motor vehicle in a public place.” The prosecutor may make his or her case by demonstrating that the driver did not have the normal use of physical faculties, mental faculties, and had a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .08 percent or higher. It is important to note that even if you have a prescription, if a substance makes you intoxicated, you may be found guilty of DWI. There are additional elements that may make your case more difficult. If you have had a previous DWI conviction, you are facing increased jail time, fines, and a longer driver’s license suspension. You will also face more problems if you assaulted someone or committed manslaughter with your vehicle while intoxicated.
