When you put a loved one in a nursing home, you only have their best intentions in mind. More often than not, it’s when your loved one is in need of additional medical attention and assistance that you turn to this means of care, so the last thing that crosses your mind is the chance of abuse happening. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is much more common than we’d all like to think. If your …Read More
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you want to know that they are being taken care of and that they’re in good, safe hands. Nursing home abuse is often the last thing that crosses our minds when it comes to the care of our loved ones, but it’s more common than we initially think. In fact, according to data from NursingHomeAbuse.org, as many as 5 million elders are abused each year. Bed…Read More
Dealing with a death of a loved one is never easy, but it’s especially difficult if the death was unexpected and premature. Filing for a wrongful death claim is the best way to seek closure through justice. But, unless you’ve previously dealt with a wrongful death case, you might not know exactly what you can seek compensation for in regards to damages — a wrongful death lawyer can help with…Read More
It’s never easy to lose someone you love, but it’s especially difficult when you lose that person due to the recklessness or negligence of another individual, establishment or entity. No one should have to deal with the suffering of losing a loved one when it could have been prevented, which is why a wrongful death injury attorney can help you seek the justice you deserve. Nothing will ever re…Read More
More than one out of four cases of serious nursing home abuse is not reported to police, despite federal and state laws that mandate law enforcement be immediately contacted about these cases. The alarming revelation was reported in a preliminary alert on Aug. 24 by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) in the Department of Health and Human Services. The OIG’s alert is based on early findings …Read More
Bedsores are painful pressure ulcers that form on the body during prolonged periods of inactivity and may result in painful medical complications if left untreated. Nursing home residents who are left in an immobile state often suffer bedsores. Approximately one out of ten residents in nursing homes suffers from bedsores, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At the Edwards …Read More
It is never easy to place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility. But when your loved one is struggling with dementia and can no longer care for himself or herself, you may need to take action. Unfortunately, nursing home residents suffering from dementia are vulnerable to abuse and neglect. For this reason, you should understand the type of care your loved one needs to meet his…Read More
Nursing home abuse is typically thought of as physical or mental abuse. However, many elderly people and residents of nursing homes are often subjected to financial abuse as well. Nursing home abuse in Tulsa is unfortunately very common and victims are often afraid or unable to report the situation. If you suspect your loved one has been financially abused in a nursing home, contact our personal i…Read More
There are several federal laws that offer crucial protection to elderly citizens, including those residing in nursing homes. These laws create certain standards to ensure residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities are safe from abuse, neglect and exploitation. If someone you love is residing in a nursing home, it is important that you understand the rights he or she is guaranteed, a…Read More
A recent investigation by CNN discovered that instances of sexual nursing home abuse committed against residents of nursing homes are much higher than most realize. About The Nursing Home Abuse Study According to the Administration for Community Living, more than 16,000 sexual abuse allegations involving U.S. nursing home and assisted living residents have been made since 2000. These nursing home …Read More
The owner of an Oklahoma assisted living center has been arrested for 17 counts of caretaker abuse. Police were first alerted to allegations of abuse committed by the owner of Branding Brook, an assisted living center outside of Vinita, OK, when a 911 call stated that she began a physical altercation with a resident and bit her on the nose. After the caregiver’s arrest, Branding Brook’s 17 res…Read More
Four million elderly individuals are estimated to have suffered from physical and psychological abuse or neglect every year in the U.S., many instances occurring in nursing homes. Finding definitively proving responsibility in a nursing home abuse claim can be difficult to determine. Finding the staff of a nursing home or long-term care facility liable for abusive acts can involve several factors …Read More
Last month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new rule that prohibits nursing homes that receive federal funding from using forced arbitration agreements for dispute resolution. These agreements allow nursing homes to avoid lawsuits by forcing residents to resolve complaints of abuse or neglect in private, in proceedings that often favor the nursing home. While arbitrat…Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the number one cause of death and injury for older adults. The CDC reports that one elderly adult falls down every second. The CDC recently released data for 2014 that indicated there were 29 million falls resulting in seven million injuries in the U.S. Approximately 27,000 older adults die because of falls or complicat…Read More
