Do you have a loved one who is currently a resident at a nursing home? Make sure you pay attention to any medication prescribed to him or her, as there have been reports of facilities using powerful antipsychotic medications in an attempt to sedate residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. According to National Public Radio, the drugs are …
Can a Divorce Help Me If My Spouse is Having an Affair?
Often, our family lawyers run into clients experiencing severe emotional distress, who are seeking a divorce over an affair. Infidelity is a common reason for a marriage to end. You should not subject yourself to a toxic relationship, where one spouse does not have the respect to come to you if he or she is seeing someone else. Additionally, we …
Is My Hospital Truthful About Medical Mistakes?
Have you suffered injuries at the hands of your healthcare provider? Were you injured during a surgical procedure? Did your child suffer a birth injury? Was your loved one killed by a doctor’s negligence? Medical malpractice is common in the United States—last year, the Journal of Patient Safety estimated that at least 210,000 hospital patients die each year from medical …
Do Those Who Divorce Experience Less Stress?
Is it harder for a person to separate from a spouse or go through a divorce? A new poll found surprising results. According to the Huffington Post, a Gallup poll of more than 131,000 people found that “those who are separated experienced significantly more daily stress than those who were married or divorced.” The poll found that 51 percent of …
Was My Graco Stroller Recalled?
Do you have young children and own a stroller? You may want to check the model to make sure it is not part of a massive recall that has reportedly led to finger amputations. According to TIME, Graco has recalled almost 5 million strollers after there were 11 reports of fingertip amputations, a partial fingertip amputation and a laceration associated …
Parental Alienation Syndrome: How Does This Affect a Child?
What should you do if the parent of your child is making unfounded allegations about you? Updating a blog post we brought you earlier this summer, actor Jason Patric won a legal battle recently as he was declared the legal parent of his son. Patric, 48, who starred in the films The Lost Boys and Speed 2: Cruise Control, was involved in …
Do Drunk Driving Accidents Increase Around Thanksgiving?
If you are having guests over for the Thanksgiving holiday and are planning to serve alcohol, make sure you help keep them safe by having designated drivers or alternative forms of transportation available. Keep in mind, you could potentially be held liable if you over serve a guest who is involved in a drunk driving accident. Additionally, if you are …
How Can I Save Money and Properties in My Divorce Case?
Working with an experienced family law attorney is incredibly important during a divorce case involving valuable assets, as the failure to receive superior counsel can result in monumental losses. If you are a high-income earner, you will want your assets distributed as fairly as possible in a divorce, while protecting your most valuable belongings. You should talk to our family …
Medical Malpractice: Joan Rivers Death Investigation Reveals Errors
Aside from death, surgical errors and medical malpractice can lead to a lifetime of pain and suffering, as well as the loss of enjoyment of life. Whenever you have a procedure performed, you would expect that your health care provider and physician would do as much as possible to keep you out of harm’s way by following all safety protocols. …
Business and Divorce: How Can I Maintain Ownership?
Our attorneys work hard for business owners who are worried about losing ownership following a divorce. Keep in mind, in New York and New Jersey, if you own a business, it is subject to equitable distribution, meaning the first determination to make is whether the business interest is a marital property that should be included in a divorce case. If …