The result of continual pressure on soft tissue, decubitus ulcers (also known as bed sores or pressure ulcers) are the eventual breakdown of the skin and underlying tissue, muscle, and bone. Bed sores usually occur on areas of the body... Continue Reading
As difficult as it is to imagine, sexual assault in nursing homes is a reality that many of us are forced to face. Elder sexual abuse is classified as the “unwanted sexual conduct against a person over the age of... Continue Reading
Complications during pregnancy are very common in the United States. In 2008 alone, 94 percent of the 4.2 million deliveries involved an issue according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Pregnancy issues can affect both the mother and... Continue Reading
Senior drivers draw concerns for other people on the road, because the risk of motor vehicle collisions increases as we age. Fatal crash rates start to drastically rise for seniors 70 years and older due to medical complications and other... Continue Reading
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution conducted an alarming new investigation into documented cases of physician sexual abuse. The examination initially started in Georgia and they discovered that two out of three doctors in the state who were disciplined for sexual misconduct kept... Continue Reading
Every year, millions of Americans are involved in automobile accidents; a large percentage of them occur in metropolitan areas like Atlanta. Moraitakis & Kushel, LLP is here to protect your rights when the cost, pain, and suffering from an auto... Continue Reading
Drowsy driving is the dangerous combination of driving and sleepiness or fatigue. Drowsy driving accounted for 72,000 crashes, 44,000 injuries, and 800 deaths in 2013, according to the CDC. Approximately 1 in 25 adult drivers have reported falling asleep at... Continue Reading
According to the West Virginia Record, West Virginia’s top legal journal, Kanawaha resident Nancy Shelton is pressing charges against a Montgomery nursing home for the wrongful death of her late mother, Ms. Hattie Lucas. The facility in question is the... Continue Reading
If you lost a loved one, you need a wrongful death lawyer in Atlanta who will fight for the compensation you and your family deserve. Grief alone is difficult enough, but you may also be faced with medical expenses, funeral... Continue Reading
There are over 40,000 work-related burn injuries every year. These injuries can be caused by various accidents and events. Many times the accident is preventable and occurred due to another individual’s negligence, poor training, faulty equipment, or an employer disregarding... Continue Reading