While the crime rate varies depending on your community, many innocent people become the victim of violent crime on a daily basis. While violent crime is inevitable, sometimes crime victims suffer needless injury during an avoidable violent attack because a property owner fails to implement adequate security measures to protect the public. When property owners […]
Nursing home patients may find themselves subject to dozens of adverse conditions through no fault of their own: bed injuries, pressure ulcers, falls, fractures, malnutrition and dehydration are some of the more prominent injuries. BED INJURIES Between January 1, 1985 and January 1, 2010, the FDA received 828 incidents of patients caught, trapped, entangled, or strangled in hospital […]
It is important for your loved one that you spend a large amount of time researching the nursing home before choosing the one to send him or her to. Do not judge the nursing home on the basis of a guided tour or the nice furniture or attractive physical features of the facility. Visit with residents You should find […]
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 Prieto, Marigliano, Holbert & Prieto, LLC. assist you once a wrong has occurred, we can consult with […]
Physical abuse can be as extreme as assault and battery or rape – or may consist of forced restraint, either by mechanical or chemical means (such as administration of psycho-pharmaceutical drugs not authorized by a doctor). Emotional abuse may include insults, humiliation, threats, and attempts to frighten the resident; it can also be a crime […]
Burn injuries arise in a variety of circumstances. Damaging burns can result from, among other causes, auto and truck road accidents, fires in residential homes and commercial buildings, flammable clothing and flammable liquids, industrial explosions, hazardous chemicals and products, found in both the home and at work, faulty electrical wiring or from damaged electrical cords or high voltage wires, inhalation from […]
The term “caregiver” refers to anyone who routinely helps others who are limited by chronic conditions. “Formal caregivers” are volunteers or paid employees connected to the social service or health care systems. The term “informal caregiver” refers to family members and friends, who provide nearly three-quarters of the care currently being provided to impaired older […]
Just a few months ago, the Athens Banner-Herald published the following piece that we thought would shed additional light on the issues surrounding the abuse of the elderly. We have spent decades defending the rights of our senior citizens and punishing those institutions who take advantage of our frail and weak parents and grandparents. We […]
The law firm of Prieto, Marigliano, Holbert & Prieto, LLC. is the personal injury firm who can help you. The Attorneys at Prieto, Marigliano, Holbert & Prieto, LLC. are focused on protecting the rights of the wrongly injured. Whether hurt in an accident, the victim of medical malpractice or assaulted due to negligence on the part of a property owner, we have recovered millions […]
The Attorneys at Prieto, Marigliano, Holbert & Prieto, LLC. are focused on protecting the rights of the wrongly injured. Whether hurt in an accident, the victim of medical malpractice or assaulted due to negligence on the part of a property owner, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for our past clients. We dedicate ourselves to building the legal strategy […]