Assisted Living Facility Resident Attacked and Killed by Another Resident

It is a shocking headline - one elderly person attacks and kills another elderly person in a health care facility. How can this happen? Is it an isolated event? Recent news stories, and my own experience in my law practice, show that this is NOT an isolated event. It happened recently in Howard County, Maryland. A resident of an Assisted Living Facility, 87 year old Earl Wilder, who suffered from Alzheimer's and was a former boxer, attacked 91 year old James Brown, punching him in the face. Mr. Brown died several days later from his injuries. In my law practice, I represent a former nursing home resident who was viciously attacked by another patient. Fortunately, my client survived. Experts predict that these incidents will only continue to grow as baby boomers age. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities must take steps to protect their residents from these attacks. This will mean more staff and better staff training to recognize subtle signs of aggression and intervene before it is too late. 

9 Year Old Boy Severely Burned by a Coleman Heater

An Appeals Court in California will soon decide whether key documents will be released in a case involving a child who was severely burned by an allegedly defective Coleman heater.  The lawsuit alleges that the company knew the propane heater was faulty because it had received previous complaints and warranty claims about fires. The child's lawyers at Bisnar Chase claim that  “In spite of this knowledge, Coleman still manufactured and sold the propane heater, putting profits ahead of people.”  The lawyers have asked for these documents because they may show that Coleman knowingly  violated a California statute.  According to John Bisnar, "This appears to be a case of a manufacturer using a faulty design, sub-par critical parts and inadequate quality control leading to the catastrophic injury [of the child]." 
This case illustrates the difficulties that plaintiffs' lawyers face when pursuing a major corporation.  Although the trial judge ruled that the documents should be turned over to the plaintiffs, Coleman appealed that ruling and has not turned over the documents, even though the trial is to begin in June. 

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Writes Two Books You Must Read

My friend, Jim Parrish, is a personal injury lawyer in Manassas, Virginia.  He has written two books that you must read if you have suffered injuries from a car accident or dog bite in Virginia.  The Virginia Car Accident Guide  and The Virginia Dob Bite Book tell you everything you need to know before you talk to an insurance company or hire a lawyer.  Jim used to defend insurance companies in these types of claims so he knows the tricks that insurers will use to deny your claim or minimize your compensation.  If you have been injured in Virginia from an accident or from a dog bite get Jim's book today.

Canadian lawyer Ches Crosbie's auto accident book

I have the pleasure of being a part of a lawyer "think tank" with other personal injury lawyers throughout the US and Canada.  That's how I met Ches Crosbie, founder of Ches Crosbie Barristers, a personal injury law firm serving Newfoundland and Labrador.  Ches believes that injured consumers need helpful legal information.  That's why he wrote 7 Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim.  It is the ultimate consumer guide to accident cases in Newfoundland and Labrador and is free to residents of those provinces.  You can get your copy at www.NewfoundlandInjuryBook.com. 

Wrongful Death Accidents in Utah

My friend, Utah attorney Kenny Christensen, represents vicitms in Utah who suffer fatal injuries because of car accidents, medical malpractice, acts of violence, police brutality or other similar incidents .  His website  is full of great information for anyone in Utah who has suffered such an injury.  He has even written a book on Utah accidents.  Losing a loved one is always painful.  When the death results from the negligent actions of others it is devastating.  If this has happened to you, do yourself a favor and talk to Kenny.

Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer Tom Kiley

I recently met personal injury attorney Tom Kiley at a lawyer conference in Virginia.  Tom is known as the Million Dollar Man, and for good reason.  He has repeatedly obtained  multi-million dollar results for his clients.  But, more importantly, he is a tireless fighter for his clients and their families.  If Tom takes your case, he and his staff will devote their full energy to developing your case, holding the responsible party accountable and getting fair compensation for your injuries.   If you need a personal injury attorney in Massachusetts do yourself a favor and contact Tom Kiley  today. 

Fatal car accident kills 2 in Belair

A mother and her young son were tragically killed in a car accident on Friday in Belair.   According to a newspaper account , the Brady family was traveling northbound on the Belair bypass when their van was hit head-on by a Jeep Cherokee that crossed the center line.   Katherine Brady and her 8 year old son, Wilson, were killed instantly.   Stephen Brady and 2 year old Ian Brady were taken to Shock Trauma and Johns Hopkins Pediatric Shock Trauma respectively.  The heartbreak for this family is unimaginable.      I hope for a quick and full recovery for the surviving family members.