Celebrating the spirit of the holidays is more than simply planning the perfect menu and stunning home decor. Thanksgiving to New Year’s can pose a heightened risk for drunk driving crashes following family get-togethers and holiday parties. You may also be held personally responsible if you hosted the festivities and a guest is involved. This month’s You Should Know column from New York firm, Read More >>
Falls Rank As #1 Cause of Injuries Among Older Adults: What If Your Loved One Falls In A Nursing Home?
August 16, 2019 By
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among adults 65 and older, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Even worse, the agency reports that death rates in this category among older adults increased 30% from 2007 to 2016. Older adults living in nursing homes could be particularly vulnerable. “With that high frequency among older adults, nursing Read More >>
One in Five Emergency Room Visits for Nursing Home Residents Caused by Potential Abuse or Neglect
July 10, 2019 By
Half of All Residents Fall Once a Year Recent disturbing statistics reveal high levels of potential abuse and neglect in nursing homes, particularly around falls. Nearly 1 in 5 high-risk emergency room visits for nursing home residents were caused by potential abuse and neglect, according to the Office of the General Inspector of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The federal Read More >>
John Dalli Educates Albany Legislators on Dangers of Forced Arbitration In Nursing Home Contracts
July 2, 2019 By
John Dalli, a partner in the law firm Dalli & Marino LLP and a board member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, recently joined 100 other attorneys in Albany for the group’s annual Lobby Day. Each participating attorney discussed an assigned topic with 3-4 legislators at the New York State Capitol. Dalli highlighted the dangers of forced arbitration clauses in admissions Read More >>
Dalli & Marino Join NYC and Long Island Bar Associations to Raise Money in Charity Hockey Game – Brooklyn Daily Eagle
April 9, 2019 By
ARTICLE FROM THE APRIL 5 EDITION OF THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE John Dalli (right) and Joe Carola (center) organized a New York City versus Long Island bar association hockey match with Hon. Alan Scheinkman (left) that raised money for the Fisher House Foundation. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department skates too After the New York Islanders Read More >>
