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by: Julie Trinidad, Case Manager With your no-fault insurance you will see a multitude of benefits that will be available to you if you are injured. However, to ensure you receive those benefits and additional ones you may need, the insurance company may demand certain things of you. First of all, they will want to [...]

by: Brett Leitner, Esq. Wandering refers to a cognitively-impaired nursing home resident’s ability to move about inside the nursing home freely and without an appreciation of personal safety needs. Elopement occurs when a resident leaves the nursing home without authorization or appropriate supervision. When elopement incidents do occur, this places the missing resident at risk [...]

by: Jay Breakstone, Esq. With the giant BP oil spill case beginning trial on February 27th, United States District Court Judge Carl Barbier has taken control of the litigation in a determined fashion. Sitting in New Orleans, the site of the trial, Judge Barbier has split the trial into three phases. The first will answer [...]

by: Descire Mori, Paralegal In the case of an auto accident, your immigration status is irrelevant. You have the right to medical treatment. You have the right to an attorney. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. If you are involved in an auto accident, notify the police at once by calling 9-1-1. Always use your [...]

by: James Kapralos, Esq. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid web page a “skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs) are required to be in compliance with the requirements in 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, to receive payment under the Medicare or Medicaid programs. To certify a SNF or NF, a [...]