The Kalfus Nachman Blog

It is estimated that several hundred thousand elder Americans are abused and/or neglected in our country's nursing homes and assisted living facilities each year. What is even more disturbing is that many cases of nursing home abuse and neglect go unreported because the victim may fear further abuse or the victim may not be able to communicate to his/her loved ones what is being done to them.

Nursing home abuse and neglect comes in many forms. The most common form is actually financial exploitation of the elderly. Caretakers have been known to withdraw money out of accounts, forge signatures, sell possessions, and change beneficiaries on insurance policies.

Physical abuse is also prevalent. Emotional abuse of the elderly takes the form of taunting, mocking, verbal insults, intimidation and harassment. Some seniors have also suffered various forms of sexual abuse including being photographed against their will, fondled, or even raped.

The shameful epidemic of elder abuse can only be stopped (or at least, minimized) if abuse and neglect are reported. If you fear your loved one may be suffering abuse or neglect in the nursing facility in which he/she lives, there is action you can take. The nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman in the Norfolk and Newport News area of Virginia have handled many of these cases and can help you, too.

Driver error is probably the most common cause of car accidents, but defective vehicles and defective vehicle parts also cause their fair share of car accidents. The legal issues are complicated in determining who is liable when an injury or death is caused by a defective automobile or automobile part. Those liable for damages can include the vehicle manufacturer, the car dealership, the manufacturer of the automobile parts, or the distributor of the car parts.

Some of the most infamous defective automobile and automobile parts in recent history are the Ford Explorer recall of models made 1996 to 2002 and the Bridgestone/Firestone tire recall of 2000. Defective seatbelts, braking systems, steering systems and airbags have also caused thousands of deaths in the United States. If you lost a loved one due to a defect in a vehicle or a part, you may have a valid wrongful death claim. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman, Attorneys at Law can help you as they have helped countless residents in the Norfolk, Newport News and Roanoke areas of Virginia.

It is in your best interests to have an experienced defective vehicle attorney on your side if you have been in a car accident due to a defective vehicle or vehicle part. The vehicle is considered evidence, and a skilled attorney will recognize that and take the necessary steps to preserve that evidence for you.

Please contact Virginia attorneys Kalfus & Nachman, Attorneys at Law today.

Uninsured and underinsured automobile insurance coverage protects drivers involved in a car accident with someone who does not have enough insurance to cover the injuries and damage or who has no car insurance at all.

Most automobile insurance companies offer a wide variety of coverage options when it comes to automobile insurance coverage. Purchasing just the minimum coverage available is risky since the minimum coverage available may not be enough in the event of a serious injury car accident.

Uninsured and underinsured automobile insurance coverage comes into play when:

• You or someone covered by you is injured in an automobile accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver
• You are involved in a hit and run
• You are injured in a car accident through no fault of your own, but the other driver is uninsured or underinsured
• Your or a loved one, as a pedestrian, is injured by an uninsured or underinsured driver
• Your insurance company may require a signed statement from the uninsured driver stating he/she has no insurance. Then you can make a claim with your insurance company for your damages.

The laws regarding uninsured and underinsured drivers can be complex and confusing. Please contact the experienced car accident attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman today. We represent clients in and around the Norfolk and Newport News, Virginia area.

At Kalfus & Nachman we salute our African American inventors and the many contributions they have made. Our full service law firm is committed to handling a wide variety of legal matters in Virginia and North Carolina. The firm traces its roots from 1957 and has helped thousands of clients to obtain compensation from their injuries. We also represent persons denied Social Security Disability Benefits, as well as business and Civil Litigation Practices, Real Estate, Tax, Wills and Estate.

Kalfus and Nachman is starting the year of great; in 2009 the firm reached its 30 year milestone. They continue to outpace many firms and have grown to be the largest Personal Injury Firm in the Hampton Roads Area. For more details on the Anniversary of Kalfus and Nachman check out the full story in Inside Business, December 28, 2009.