The Supreme Court will hear five cases in the coming months – and the decisions that they make could be momentous. The second of these five cases is related to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). The Trump Administration has attempted to stop this program since he took office. The Supreme Court will [...]
Connecticut’s domestic violence laws were revised effective January 1, 2019. The changes involve situations where two individuals each complain of domestic violence at the hands of the other. Under the old law, police officers were instructed to conduct a “dual arrest” and take both parties into police custody. Now, police officers root out the “dominant [...]
In my last article, I talked about summer activities that you can do with your elderly loved one. Some of these activities could be done in the home. Some of them could be done outside of the home. But, the last article talked about ways that you can bond with your elderly loved one in [...]
Discussing a DUI can be embarrassing and painful. If convicted of a DUI, you might feel tired of explaining what happened to your friends and family. However, the question of whether to talk to your boss about your DUI is an important one that you should consider carefully. Although you might not want to talk about [...]
If you are charged with a DUI, you will have to make an appearance at a court hearing. Also, you have to appear at a DMV hearing. These are separate hearings concerning different aspects of your DUI case. However, you should attend both the court hearing and the DMV hearing. Your absence will only be detrimental to [...]
Making the transition to a nursing home can be frightening for your family. You might be nervous about this decision. Your loved one also might be hesitant to have such a serious change to their routine. While this can be a stressful time for your family, there are many things that you can do to [...]
If your loved one faced neglect or abuse in a nursing home, you might want to file a lawsuit against the home. But what is the purpose of a lawsuit? What can your family gain from filing a personal injury lawsuit? One of the major reasons that people file these lawsuits is to receive compensation for injuries. If [...]
If arrested for a DUI, you will most likely deal with a suspension of your license. This will begin as soon as you are arrested. The arresting police officer will be required to immediately confiscate your license and begin paperwork to suspend your license. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be notified, and will [...]
When your loved one has to visit many different doctors, or when they need treatment for an illness, the chance for medical malpractice increases. This is not necessarily neglect or abuse by the nursing home. But, it is still an issue that your loved one should not have to face. Sometimes, you might disagree with a [...]
In my last article, I wrote about the home health care options available to your family. If you have decided that you don’t want to hire home care for your loved one, you can send them to a facility. This is sometimes a better option for people who have advanced medical problems and need serious [...]