Delmar, DE - Fatal Three-Car Crash on Sussex Hwy.

Incident raises concerns about local assisted living facility’s failure to protect vulnerable residents

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Newark, DE – Two Hurt in Overturned Tractor-Trailer Crash on I-95

Newark, DE - Two Hurt in Overturned Tractor-Trailer Crash on I-95
Newark, DE (February 6, 2023) – The Delaware State Police are investigating following a serious crash involving a tractor-trailer in Newark. The accident was reported around 3:50 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95, just north of the interchange with Route 896. According to officials, the accident involved a sedan and a tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer
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Elder Abuse: Sexual Assault in Nursing Homes

Imagine getting a phone call from your elderly loved one, who is ill and frail.  She explains that she was sexually assaulted in her nursing home room, and you want to know what can be done to help her. Sexual abuse is a form of elder abuse whether it happens at the hands of a
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Living in Isolation: Assisted Living During a Pandemic

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Imagine finding yourself moving from your safe home and neighborhood into a strange new Assisted Living apartment.  There are plenty of new friends to be had, but wait, this is a Pandemic, there is nowhere to meet and greet. You can’t even see family in person. You try waving to others while making your way
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Justice for Abuse Survivors

Abuse is any action that intentionally harms another person.  An aspect of abuse, called human trafficking is forcing, exploiting or coercing a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in sex acts for money.   It is a dark aspect of our society that may would rather pretend does not exist. Victims of abuse
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5 Ways to Monitor Family Members in Nursing Facilities When You Can’t Be There in Person

The pandemic brought the issue to the forefront, but it is not anew one. Families cannot be in nursing facilities or hospitals twenty-four hours per day to monitor the care provided to their loved ones. Here are some ideas on how to stay involved in your loved ones care, even from a distance: Use technology.
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Medical malpractice cases: Proving Negligence on Behalf of Those who have been Abused or Neglected in a Group Home

Elder Abuse
Group homes, like nursing homes and mental health facilities, provide care for vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, the disabled, those suffering from addiction, and the mentally ill.  Usually, group homes have a small population of residents; but this also means that there are often a limited number of staff to oversee the residents.
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Justice for Survivors of Human Trafficking

What is Human Trafficking?  It is defined as forcing, exploiting or coercing a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in sex acts for money.  Human Trafficking is a serious crime; and one which is often hidden in plain sight. Who are the victims of human trafficking?  Victims can be children or adults. 
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Nursing Homes And Other Care Facilities Are Liable For Personal Injuries And Wrongful Death Of Elderly Patients

Nursing homes and other care facilities are liable in civil lawsuits for personal injuries and wrongful death caused by patient abuse and neglect.  Murphy & Landon has experienced personal injury attorneys who have successfully sued these facilities for abuse and neglect of patients and residents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
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Liability For Elder Abuse In Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Facilities, And Other Long Term Care Facilities

The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that two million elderly Americans are victims of elder abuse.  Elder abuse can result in serious personal injuries, and even death.  Many clients and their families are reluctant to file suit against the facilities that are responsible for elder abuse.  However, they understand that, unless the perpetrators are
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