Hartley Law Group Welcomes Trial Attorney John H. Zickefoose to Expand Medical Malpractice and Catastrophic Injury Practice
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Hartley Law Group is pleased to announce that accomplished trial attorney John H. Zickefoose has joined the firm, further strengthening its commitment to representing individuals and families in complex medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, and civil rights cases throughout West Virginia. John brings more than a decade of litigation experience to Hartley […]
Do I Have a Case for Nursing Home Negligence?
Nursing Home Neglect vs. Nursing Home Abuse While there are many similarities between nursing home neglect and nursing home abuse, there is a key difference between the two. Abuse implies a specific intent to harm, but neglect is a breach of duty or a form of sub-standard care that results in harm. Negligence can occur […]
Nursing Home Infections on the Rise
A recent Columbia University School of Nursing five-year study of infection rates in American nursing homes found that a greater percentage of residents are experiencing infections, many of which are life-threatening. The study found increased prevalence of pneumonia, urinary tract infections, viral hepatitis, septicemia, wound infections, and multiple drug-resistant organisms. In fact, the study found […]
Ohio Family Files Lawsuit Against Nursing Home for Wrongful Death
Hartley Law Group recently filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit on behalf of an Ohio family in Marshall County, West Virginia Circuit Court as a result of the care a family member received at a local nursing home. During her residency at the nursing home, the decedent was allowed to develop wound infections, including infected […]
