Category Archives: Security Negligence
Americans Injured Abroad by Acts of Terrorism May Be Entitled to Compensation
Sadly, terrorism and terrorist attacks are an unfortunate part of the modern world. United States courts are now hearing an influx of cases involving victims of terrorist attacks seeking monetary compensation for the horror inflicted upon them. The United States Anti-Terrorism Act is a more than two-decade-old law that permits victims of U.S.-designated foreign terrorist […]
Negligent Hiring Can Harm the Elderly in Nursing Facilities
When family members have medical conditions that require treatment beyond the ability of their relatives, they may need to place their loved one in the hands of trained professionals at a nursing or other long-term-care facility. When such healthcare facilities fail to properly operate, the range of patient injuries is significant. Tales of nursing home […]
What Happens When the Person Hired to Protect You Hurts You?
Employers have a duty to protect potential clients by not hiring people who have backgrounds that make them unsuitable for particular kinds of work. Health care facilities and home care services are the kinds of employers who should perform diligent background checks to ensure the safety of future patients. Unfortunately, employers don’t always keep up […]