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Social Media Abuse in Nursing Homes

“Social media abuse” describes a disturbing trend in our society that has made its way into nursing homes. Some nursing home employees are taking inappropriate or demeaning photos and videos of their residents and posting them on social media pages like Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram. Although “nursing home abuse” is usually associated with physical abuse

Thanksgiving Travel Safety

The Thanksgiving holiday is next week, and for many of us, that means gathering around the table with loved ones. Millions of Americans travel by car to spend the holiday with their loved ones every year. Although most of us will spend the holiday laughing, eating, and creating memories, thousands will be involved in devastating

Smaller Cars: Are You at risk?

The push for fuel efficiency and green vehicles, not to mention simple roadway congestion, has led to an increase in the number of smaller vehicles on the roadways.  Drivers of these vehicles derive a number of benefits, but are also at risk in the event of an accident with a large truck or SUV.  According

Uber’s Impact on Car Accidents

A study recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology has found that the rise in popularity of ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft has resulted in a decrease in drunk driving related car accidents. Although this news is a positive indicator, the results are not as encouraging as they may seem. The study only found

Nursing Homes Lack Basic Emergency Preparation Plans

Violations but no Consequences In the past four years there have been 2,300 violations of emergency-planning rules at nursing homes around the country, but only 20 of these were deemed serious. Even repeated lapses resulted in no consequences as evidenced by the 1,373 nursing facilities that received more than one citation for failing to inspect

Attorney Mike Brusca: Speaking Engagements

Attorney Mike Brusca recently discussed “Dealing with Defense Strategies” during the American Association for Justice (AAJ) “In-Depth Look at Cost Reports” seminar on October 20. The AAJ provides trial attorneys with information, professional support, and a nationwide network that enables them to most effectively and expertly represent clients. On November 17, Mike will speak at the





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