Talking with our elderly parents about their living situations and the possible need for change is not always easy. A successful conversation depends on the relationship you have with your parent, as well, of course, as on the parent’s mental, emotional and physical condition. While many people put off serious conversations to avoid conflict or awkwardness, both […]
AUTO ACCIDENTS & TRUCK ACCIDENTS Personal injuries resulting from auto accidents is, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Determining who is at fault in an auto accident is a matter of deciding who was negligent. People who operate automobiles must exercise “reasonable care under the circumstances.” A failure to use reasonable care is considered negligence. A person who negligently operates […]
If you are dealing with the injury or even death of a loved one as a result of nursing home neglect and abuse, you are not alone. At the law offices of Prieto, Marigliano, Holbert & Prieto, LLC., we hold residential and long-term care nursing home providers responsible for injury, illness and death caused by […]
Medical malpractice suits arise when a health care provider fails to provide medical care that comports with the prevailing “standard of care”. In essence, should a health care provider fail to provide “reasonable” care and such deficient care causes an injury, a claim for medical malpractice very well may exist for the injured person(s). Medical malpractice actions […]
Just a over a year ago, the Athens Banner-Herald published the following piece we thought would shed additional light on the issues surrounding the abuse of the elderly, especially in nursing homes and assisted care living facilities. We have spent decades defending the rights of our senior citizens and punishing those institutions who take advantage […]
Business litigation is term that is very broad and can cover class action and whistleblower/qui tam actions, breach of contract, business tort litigation,construction litigation, fraud, as well as real estate matters and insurance dispute/bad faith claims. Not only can the lawyers at Slover, Prieto, Marigliano, & Holbert, LLC assist you once a wrong has occurred, but also consult with […]
Filing Claims Within the Statutes of Limitation When you learn a loved one has been the victim of abuse in a nursing home, assisted living facility or in a hospital or emergency care setting, you may not know how to react. Many people feel angry or betrayed or they want to hold the abuser accountable but […]
When you learn a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or any other form of elder care abuse, you may not know how to react. Many people feel angry or betrayed or they want to hold the abuser accountable but do not know how. At the law offices of Prieto, Marigliano, […]
When you learn a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or any other form of elder care abuse, you may not know how to react. Many people feel angry or betrayed or they want to hold the abuser accountable but do not know how. At the law offices of Prieto, Marigliano, […]
As we age, there is a possibility that our mental faculties will diminish. Although it can be challenging to think about, there are legal safety measures to protect yourself and your loved ones before they ever have to face life issues in a nursing home, an assisted living facility or an intensive care unit. At […]