Airway Fires During Surgery

Surgical fires are a “never event” meaning they should never happen. Nonetheless, experts estimate that approximately 700 surgical airway fires occur every year, with even more “near misses.” Airway fire is most common in surgeries involving… Read More
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Wheelchair Injuries

Approximately 2 million Americans use wheelchairs for mobility assistance. Some use a wheelchair every day, while others rely on a wheelchair in a healthcare setting, such as at the hospital, in an assisted living facility, or at a nursing home. Appr… Read More
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The Fight for Business Interruption Coverage Due to Coronavirus Closures Heads to Washington

Restaurant Lobbyists Seek Insurance Coverage for Lost Profits As businesses are coming to terms with financial struggles caused by stay-at-home and shelter-at-home orders that have been implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the hardest… Read More
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Does Business Interruption Insurance Cover Losses Caused by the Coronavirus and COVID-19?

Strategies for Businesses Seeking Insurance Coverage for Lost Profits The coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll across the country, shutting down schools, closing all but essential businesses, and threatening the physical and mental health… Read More
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Robenalt Law Responds to COVID-19 Pandemic

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our hearts go out to those affected and their families. We are committed to carefully monitoring the situation and have implemented plans to prioritize the health and well-being of our staff, our clients, and th… Read More
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Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or other long term care option is a difficult one. If you’ve decided to place a loved in the care of someone else and then learn that they were neglected or abused, feel… Read More
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What To Do When a Trucking Accident Causes Wrongful Death

When a commercial vehicle like a semi-truck, 18-wheeler, or large flatbed collides with a passenger car, the results can be catastrophic. When someone is killed because the driver of a commercial vehicle was negligent, the family of the deceased driv… Read More
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Arbitration Clauses in Nursing Home Contracts

Mandatory Arbitration Clauses Require Residents to Forfeit Their Rights Deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home can be difficult. Adding to the difficulty is the fact that many nursing homes seek to take advantage of families in vulnerable si… Read More
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Shoulder Dystocia and Brachial Plexus Injuries During Childbirth

Brachial plexus injuries are a common complication that can arise when a baby suffers from shoulder dystocia during childbirth. In many cases, brachial plexus injuries resolve on their own. But if your child suffers from a brachial plexus injury that… Read More
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Nursing Home Understaffing Leads to Life-Threatening Injuries

Understaffing is one of the leading causes of nursing home injuries. When nursing homes are understaffed, the people who work there, many of whom are overworked and underpaid, are unable to provide adequate care and are more likely to become abusive… Read More
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