In an age of growing awareness around campus sexual assault, Title IX stands as one of the most recognizable legal tools aimed at protecting students. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was designed to protect students from sex-based discrimination in federally funded educational institutions. Over the decades, it has become a critical tool
Rehabilitation facilities are meant to be places of healing and recovery, providing individuals with the support they need to overcome addiction, physical or mental health challenges. In 2022, there were 17,353 substance abuse facilities in the United States with more than one million clients at substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States. Unfortunately, not all rehab centers uphold their
Long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living centers, are meant to provide a safe and nurturing environment for elderly or disabled individuals who need help with daily living and basic needs – and many do. Unfortunately, reports of abuse and neglect in these types of facilities are more common than most people
In the first part of this series, we discussed the details behind the Title IX law, the difference between immunity and deliberate indifference, and our experiences with Title IX laws. The second part of this series will include who is covered under this law, what actions are prosecutable and the details surrounding Title IX claims. WHO
We place our elderly loved ones in nursing homes or assisted living facilities because they can no longer care for themselves. When our loved ones move to these facilities, we place our trust in these institutes and their caregivers to take care of our often fragile loved ones. Unfortunately, staff members are sometimes poorly trained,
Title IX is a comprehensive federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination in educational institutions, covering the very youngest public school children through adult students in our highest institutions. Most specifically, Title IX prohibits sexual discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. Title IX claims are among the hardest lawsuits a law firm will
Elder abuse can occur when family members are the ones supporting an aging adult, and it can also be an issue at residential care facilities like nursing homes. Much like children, older adults experiencing cognitive decline and other health issues related to their age can’t always effectively advocate for themselves. They rely on family members
Older adults sometimes get hurt in the very facilities where loved ones move them to keep them safe. Nursing homes with inadequate staff might neglect a patient’s needs, leading to them falling and getting hurt. Poor facility maintenance habits could lead to infestations of lice, bed bugs or scabies that make your loved one miserable
When your loved one is moved into a nursing home, one of the things you may worry about is their psyche. You want them to be happy and to have good interactions. You want them to feel secure and supported when they need help. Unfortunately, there is a risk that they could face abuse or neglect that
While the adult children of elderly parents often equate nursing home abuse with physical signs and symptoms, the resident can struggle with abuse in many forms. One type of nursing home abuse that elderly residents might suffer is verbal abuse that can lead to emotional damage. With no visible signs that can be directly tied