Nine Questions to Ask When Picking a Nursing Home for a Loved One
Choosing a nursing home, assisted living facility, or memory care facility for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family will ever make. Marketing brochures often promise safety, attentive care, and individualized treatment. But our experience suing nursing homes highlights a concerning reality: What a facility promises and...
Understanding Your Rights Under Washington’s Vulnerable Adults Act
Nursing home neglect and abuse is an important public safety issue in our communities—especially as our population ages and families increasingly rely on nursing homes and assisted living facilities to care for our loved ones. Washington State’s Abuse of Vulnerable Adults Act (VAS), Chapter 74.34 RCW, provides important protections for elderly and...
Child Personal Injury Claims: What to do if a Child Is Injured at a School or Playground
When a child is hurt on a playground, the responsible party can include the playground owner, the school district or local government, the equipment manufacturer, the contractor, or the supervisors in charge. If the injury stems from a defective product, unsafe design, or negligence, the family...