“Loss of consortium” is a legal claim for damages suffered by the spouse or another immediate relative of a person who has been injured or killed as a result of a defendant’s negligent, intentional, or otherwise wrongful act or acts....
The neglect and abuse of nursing home residents is a growing epidemic. According to the National Institute of Justice, it is estimated that as many as 2.1 million elderly Americans suffer from nursing home abuse each year. Sadly, many cases...
When someone is accused of contributing to the death of someone through their negligent actions, they may face two different types of charges. The criminal charges will argue that a crime has been committed, and the person that broke the...