December 18, 2019
Signs of Elder Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
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Most of us lead busy lives, juggling the demands of work while providing for our families. If you have elderly loved ones, it can be challenging making sure they get the care and attention they need. Sadly, elder abuse has become an increasingly common problem regardless of whether your family members are in a nursing home or long-term care facility or receive outside help within their own home. It is important to be aware of the types of elder abuse which most commonly occur, as well as the signs that your loved one may be a victim.
Common Types of Elder Abuse
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that as many as one out of every ten citizens in the U.S. over the age of 60 has experienced some form of abuse, amounting to as many as five million people each year. Unfortunately, only one out of every 14 of these cases is reported to law enforcement, and it is often up to family members to realize that abuse is occurring.
If you have a family member living in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or if they have in house providers, it is important to be aware of the types of elder abuse which are common, these include:
- Physical abuse, such as hitting, slapping, pushing, or pinching
- Sexual abuse, which includes harassment and intimate contact
- Emotional abuse, such as verbal threats and put downs
- Confinement, in which an older adult is isolated or restrained without adequate reason
- Neglect, which involves depriving a person of medical care, food, personal hygiene, or attention
- Deprivation; which may involve withholding medications or access to needed medical devices
- Financial exploitation, which may involve stealing, fraud, or misusing funds
Sadly, it is not always strangers who are guilty of elder abuse. The NCOA reports that in 60 percent of all cases, the abuser is a friend or family member.
Knowing the Signs of Abuse
Many older adults are too ashamed or afraid to admit that abuse is occurring. To protect your loved ones, it is important to be aware of the signs:
- Unexplained bruises, broken bones, or other injuries
- Worsening medical conditions without a reasonable explanation
- Increasingly withdrawn or depressed behavior
- A disheveled appearance, losing weight, or the existence of bedsores
- Increased anxiety or agitation in the presence of certain people
- Unexplained loss of money or property
- Behavior that may mimic dementia, such as rocking or thumb sucking
- Dehydration, malnutrition, infections, and other signs of neglect
If you suspect elder abuse your first steps should be to report it to your local law enforcement, as well as to the supervisor and administrator for any care providers. Make alternate arrangements to ensure your loved one’s safety and contact a nursing home attorney, like a Nursing Home Malpractice Lawyers in Phoenix, AZ, as soon as possible. Our elder abuse attorneys can advise you on the best course of action in your situation and can assist you in holding responsible parties accountable. Contact our office today and request a free, confidential consultation to see how we can help.
Thank you to the experts at Rispoli Law, PPLC, for their input into nursing home law.
December 18, 2019
Sherinian Law Attorneys Secure U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 5890002
Intellectual Property Lawyer Naperville IL
Attorneys at the Law Offices of Konrad Sherinian, LLC have secured registration of U.S. TM Reg. No. 5890002, which is an important logo for an up and coming women’s clothing retailer. This registration grants the Trademark Owner significant rights, including providing notice to all potential users of the Trademark Owner’s rights in the registered logo, as well as providing ownership for the mark nationwide, and the exclusive right to use the registered mark for the goods and services recited in the registration; in the case of this mark the following goods and services:
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: long sleeved t-shirts, short sleeved t-shirts, tank tops, crop tops, sweatshirts, hoodies, hooded sweatshirts, jackets, blouses, kimonos, cardigans, ponchos, dresses, graphical t-shirts, hats, graphical hats, hats sold with graphical wraps, top hats, graphical top hats, top hats sold with graphical wraps, caps, graphical caps, caps sold with graphical wraps, visors, ascots, headbands, turbans, scarves including head scarves, clothing combinations, and jogging sets.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S: Online and brick and mortar retail store services featuring long sleeved t-shirts, short sleeved t-shirts, tank tops, crop tops, sweatshirts, hoodies, hooded sweatshirts, jackets, blouses, kimonos, cardigans, ponchos, dresses, graphical t-shirts, hats, graphical hats, hats sold with graphical wraps, top hats, graphical top hats, top hats sold with graphical wraps, caps, graphical caps, caps sold with graphical wraps, visors, ascots, headbands, turbans, scarves including head scarves, clothing combinations, and jogging sets.
These rights provide the Trademark Owner with a significant competitive advantage within the United States.
If you need assistance in obtaining a trademark registration in the United States, reach out to a trusted Chicago trademark attorney. Our experienced team also has knowledge how to obtain international patents, and one of our staff is fluent in Chinese. Our attorneys have secured numerous trademarks for clients around the world, and can help you with your Trademark Law and Intellectual Property Law needs. Reach out to us today, and we will quickly setup a time when you can speak to an attorney.
You can reach us by phone or email:
P: 630-318-2606
E: info@sherinianlaw.net
The Law Offices of Konrad Sherinian, LLC
December 14, 2019
Sherinian Law Attorneys Secure Settlement in Case of Hollins v. Patel
Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
After 14 months of litigation, the case of Hollins v. Patel has been resolved by settlement. In this case, the Plaintiff, a teen celebrating her graduation from eighth grade, was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. Despite the teen suffering significant injuries, the Defendant’s insurance company refused to offer any payment until Sherinian Law was retained, and a lawsuit was filed on September 21, 2018. While Defendant initially resisted settlement, after extensive discovery, a settlement was reached in November of 2019.
If you have been injured in an automobile accident or some other way due to someone else’s negligence, reach out to a personal injury attorney Chicago trusts. Our attorneys have litigated numerous personal injury matters and can help you obtain fair compensation for your injury. Reach out to us today, and we will quickly setup a time when you can speak to an attorney.
You can reach us by phone or email: P: 630-318-2606 E: info@sherinianlaw.net The Law Offices of Konrad Sherinian, LLC
December 12, 2019
What Are Your Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act?
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides employees to take leave under some conditions. Understanding whether you are eligible and understanding the conditions can be complex. You should talk with a workers’ compensation lawyer if you have questions.
Eligibility
Most government agencies and businesses with 50 employees or more are required to comply with the FMLA. As an employee, you must have worked for this employer for at least 12 months. Even if you do not work for this employer all the time, you may still qualify under some circumstances.
What is Covered Under the FMLA?
The core benefit under the FMLA is the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per 12 month period under certain circumstances. These circumstances include childbirth or the adoption of a child or recovery from a health problem that was serious. You might also qualify if you took leave to care for a family member who was dealing with a serious health problem. If you or a spouse will be going into active duty in the military, the FMLA may cover transition time to get ready for that obligation.
While the employer has no obligation to pay for this leave, this is still an important benefit. Your employer must maintain your health insurance, and they cannot fire you because you have taken this extended leave.
What is a Serious Health Condition Under the FMLA?
Health conditions that might apply to you or a family member would include pregnancy, chronic illness that makes someone unable to attend work, and conditions that caused a stay in the hospital. There are other factors to qualifying as a serious health condition, so talk to a workers’ compensation lawyer if you think you’ve been denied benefits.
What Are Some Limits to the FMLA?
Unfortunately, the FMLA does not cover every situation. Even larger companies can avoid their responsibilities under the FMLA if the affected worker is at a location with fewer than 50 employees within a 75-mile radius. Key employees, defined as someone in the top 10 percent of the employer’s payroll within the same 75-mile radius, are not protected by the FMLA.
If an employer can demonstrate that allowing an employee to come back to work after taking FMLA leave will cause them “substantial and grievous economic injury,” as the act itself puts it, they may be able to avoid bringing the employee back.
While the FMLA provides some benefit to employees who are facing difficult situations, its protections are far from ironclad. If you are concerned about your rights under FMLA, you should contact a workers’ compensation lawyer in West Allis, WI.
Thanks to Hickey & Turim, SC for their insight into workers’ compensation claims and the family and medical leave act.
December 5, 2019
Hit-And-Run
Hit-And-Run
Motor vehicle accidents are scary. Motor vehicle accidents can be very traumatic and life-altering in several ways. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that contains a hit-and-run, this may pack on an intense load of additional stress and frustration. Hit-and-run accidents occur when an individual strikes other property and leaves the scene of the accident before taking the proper steps to resolve the matter. Which may include, calling the police, exchanging contact information, and insurance information. Should you or someone you know be a victim of a hit-and-run, although you are frustrated, there are a few things you should do immediately after.
What you do following a hit-and-run incident is just as important as what the at-fault party is expected to do. It is impossible to gather the at-fault party’s contact and insurance information, therefore there are additional steps that must be taken that will assist you in seeking compensation damages that you have suffered.
1. Get to a safe location so that you may avoid another incident occurring. It is natural to want to chase the other person that caused the accident, but this is not safe. If necessary, always seek medical attention as soon as possible.
2. Call law enforcement. Reporting the accident informs law enforcement that this occurred, hit-and-run accidents could also lead to criminal charges for the other party so officers should be informed. Provide all the details you have, maybe the color, make, and model of the car, as well as the direction it had gone with the license plate number should you have it. Photos are very helpful.
3. Any information that you have related to the incident should be kept during this investigation. Photos of your vehicle, any property damage, any injuries, and the scene of the accident. Take note of the details of the incident and how it occurred.
4. Check for witnesses and gather their record of the incident, as well as their contact information should they be able to help you in the future of your case. This is information is likely to support your story as well.
5. Report the accident to your automobile insurance company. Depending on your coverage, you may be covered for property damage and bodily injury with this instance under Uninsured or Uninsured Motorist coverage. When you contact them, let them know the details of what occurred.
6. Speak with a skilled personal injury attorney to see what legal options you have regarding the damages and filing a potential claim.
Personal injury attorneys offer free consultations, once these steps are taken and if taken properly, a car accident attorney in Dekalb County, GA will be able to help you that much more. Contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Thanks to Andrew R. Lynch, P.C. for their insight into personal injury claims and hit and run cases.