If you think nursing home staff has neglected or abused your loved one but you’re not sure how to prove it, a personal injury attorney may be able to help. Your lawyer and his or her legal team can conduct a thorough investigation, file subpoenas for any evidence that is being withheld, interview eyewitnesses, and...Read More

It’s not uncommon for children to develop a closer relationship with one parent over the other. As such, they may have a preference regarding custody should their parents ever separate or divorce. In some states, a child’s wishes will hold a lot of weight, especially when he or she reaches a certain age. In Tennessee,...Read More

If your elderly loved one was neglected or abused at a long-term care facility, your family may be able to sue for damages. While filing a lawsuit won’t undo the trauma your relative suffered, it may yield enough compensation to provide him or her with the highest quality of care moving forward. The first step...Read More

If you have joint custody of your children but the current arrangement is no longer working, you may be able to get the custody order modified. As long as you can demonstrate a “change in circumstances,” you can file a Custody/Visitation Modification Petition in Family Court. The same factors that influenced the original court order...Read More

Falls are the leading cause of serious injury among senior citizens. While it’s natural for balance, strength, and coordination to decline with age, there are many circumstances when a fall accident is caused by the negligence of a caregiver or another party. Nursing homes have a duty to take reasonable measures to prevent residents from...Read More