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June 15th Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Data available from the National Council on Aging indicates that approximately one out of every ten Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some kind of elder abuse. This type of abuse can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse, as well as neglect of basic necessities. June 15th is World…

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What to Do if You Are in a Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents are a serious problem in California. In 2021, there were over 10,000 motorcycle accidents in the state, resulting in over 400 fatalities. Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries or even death, and navigating the legal process involved in motorcycle accident litigation can be overwhelming. That’s where the expertise of a motorcycle accident…

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Truck Accidents: What You Need to Know From an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney.

Truck accidents are a serious problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, truck accidents are on the rise.  Every year, thousands of people die on U.S. highways because of big rig accidents. Big rigs can weigh between 10,000 pounds and 80,000 pounds (when fully loaded). This means significant amounts of…

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Understanding the Legal Rights of Nursing Home Residents

Nursing home residents are among some of the most vulnerable populations in our society. The unfortunate decline in people’s health as they become older means that living in an unfamiliar environment with unknown people, they could be subjected to unfair treatment. Reach out to a reputable Pleasant Hill nursing home abuse attorney from Milnafar today…

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Stages of Bedsores From Nursing Homes

Bedsores are classified into one of four stages at the time of diagnosis. Based on the stage, a patient may have high odds of a full recovery or may be facing life-threatening health complications. At stage four, a bedsore can even be deadly. If your loved one developed a bedsore while at a nursing home…

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How to Report Nursing Home Abuse in CA

No family expects a nursing home to commit acts as heinous as the abuse, assault or neglect of its elderly residents. Sadly, statistics estimate that at least 1 in 10 people over the age of 65 experience some form of elder abuse in a given year. If you suspect that someone is abusing your loved…

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Wrongful Death by Police

Posted on 07/2/22

in Wrongful Death

Law enforcement officers have the legal authority to use violence and force – including deadly force, such as a firearm – when it is reasonably necessary to protect themselves and others in the performance of their duties. Unfortunately, many police officers take advantage of their positions of power and authority to harass, mistreat, abuse, and…

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Injured in a Truck Accident? Here’s Why MCS-90 Is Important

Posted on 06/6/22

in Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks may be integral to America’s economy, but they present a serious injury risk to ordinary drivers. Much larger and around 20 times heavier, big rigs can crush or completely obliterate smaller cars in collisions. Truck accidents cause thousands of serious injuries and deaths each year – typically to victims outside of the truck….

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