On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Oct 31, 2016 | Firm News, Nursing Home Neglect
The misuse of antipsychotics among nursing home patients is a serious concern for the medical community and families of victims. There is a place for these drugs, but they do have side effects and consequences that can’t be ignored. Residents of long-term care...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Oct 28, 2016 | Firm News, Personal Injury
Whether you suffer an injury, big or small, due to a car crash, a slip-and-fall accident, a dog bite or anything in between, there is a chance you have a personal injury case on your hands. Someone else may be accountable for your injury and you may be able to receive...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Oct 27, 2016 | Firm News, Nursing Home Neglect
The decision to move into a nursing home is a tough one for many elderly and disabled people. Sometimes, finding available space at a good nursing home is even harder. For many families, just finding any space will lead them to sign a contract and agree to almost any...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Oct 26, 2016 | Birth Injury, Firm News
Birth is a difficult time for a mother and child; it puts an immense amount of stress on the bodies of both mom and the child. For children and their mothers, professional monitoring needs to be performed to make sure no labor complications occur during delivery. If a...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Oct 22, 2016 | Firm News
Protecting yourself from unsafe working conditions can keep you safe when you would otherwise be at risk. Under both state and federal laws, your employer must provide you with a safe place to work. If there are violations in the workplace, then you can report those...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Oct 19, 2016 | Car Accidents, Firm News
In 2010, getting around town started to change for many people when the ride share company Uber was launched in the United States. Uber is a smart phone app that connects people who need a ride with people who are available to offer one. Uber drivers work as...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Oct 11, 2016 | Employment Law, Firm News
Overall the U.S. falls behind other countries in terms of the leave policies it offers workers. Accordingly, it made news recently when one corporation announced its intention to institute an inventive paid leave program that’s flexible enough to meet the needs...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Oct 10, 2016 | Firm News, Nursing Home Neglect
Dehydration is a serious concern for all people, not just the elderly. It can lead to problems with hallucinations, blood pressure, confusion, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and even bed sores. Without water, humans can’t survive more than four days,...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Oct 7, 2016 | Birth Injury, Firm News
A birth injury can cause significant stress for parents. While you may be overjoyed that your child is alive, part of you may worry that your child will never be able to live a normal, full life due to medical negligence or error. A lawsuit for medical negligence may...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Oct 5, 2016 | Car Accidents, Firm News
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2015 saw the largest increase in deaths due to motor vehicle accidents in almost 50 years. There were over 7 percent more fatalities in the US in 2015 than there were in 2014. This equates to...
