For many claimants, the largest sex abuse case against a single organization in the history of the United States has reached an end.On Thursday, September 8, bankruptcy judge Laurie Selber Silverstein approved a Chapter 11 restructuring plan that allows the Boy Scouts of America to begin settling claims and resume its scouting opportunities.The scouting organization filed for bankruptcy after it was hit with a record-setting number of claims...
It can be easy to forget that a crime doesn’t end when the perpetrator is caught. In fact, it might not even be over when the perpetrator goes to a criminal trial and is convicted. When one or more parties are injured physically or psychologically as a result of someone’s criminal actions, those injuries can go on to affect the victims and their families on a long-term and even permanent basis.
This is why it’s important to look into every...
Nursing home neglect and abuse are serious problems, especially in the United States. According to a 2014 review of previous studies, according to Nursing Home Abuse Justice, neglect was the most prevalent form of elder mistreatment in the country. Neglect in nursing homes can seriously affect a resident’s physical and psychological health, and may lead to long-term damages, injuries, illnesses, and even death. There are a variety of causes...
Therapy abuse occurs when a therapist or mental health professional attempts to take advantage, manipulate, or otherwise harm a client. Therapists have considerable power over their clients, since people seeking therapists are typically looking for a guiding and authoritative force to work through whatever they’ve been struggling with. Unfortunately, whenever there is a power imbalance, there is potential for abuse.
While most mental...
Whenever an accident occurs due to the negligence of one or more parties, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit to recoup the accident victim’s damages. However, “accident” is a broad term that can be used to describe anything from a motor vehicle crash to a workplace accident. Any situation in which one party suffers serious injuries—physical or mental—as a result of a dangerous or catastrophic situation may...
Elder abuse and neglect can take many forms, from physical abuse to emotional, sexual, and even financial. Unfortunately, elder abuse can be particularly hard to identify, especially when the victim is unable or unwilling to discuss their situation. Elder abuse is most commonly committed by family members and friends when at home, but is also common in nursing homes and care facilities where staff members and/or other residents could engage in...
Citadel nursing home in Salisbury, North Carolina is facing a class-action lawsuit on behalf of residents who suffered as a result of alleged understaffing and breach of contract in regard to resident care. Citadel Salisbury was already on shaky ground with no rating from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 5-star rating system, requiring the facility to be entered into a special program requiring frequent inspections and even...
In most cases, personal injury claims or lawsuits are subject to a strict window of time or “statute of limitation” after which the injured party is no longer eligible to file. These statutes of limitations can vary from state to state but typically range between 2 and 4 years. However, California has made an exception for a certain kind of personal injury case, due to the fact that the injury itself often takes significant time for survivors...