Nursing Home Negligence and Injury – What You Need To Know
May 12, 2020Nursing home negligence is one of the most common forms of abuse and neglect perpetrated against adults 65 years of age and older. It’s important to spot it before it becomes a life-threatening problem and to take the necessary steps to ensure your loved one is removed from a dangerous situation if you believe negligence […]
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Ten interesting statistics about nursing home abuse and elder abuse
November 13, 2019The best-available research indicates that one in 10 persons aged 60 or older is the victim of elder abuse, but just 7 percent of all instances of elder abuse are ever reported to state or local authorities. The National Association of Nursing Home Attorneys, a group of legal professionals compiled and shared some eye-opening nursing […]
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Seven warning signs of nursing home abuse and neglect
September 25, 2019There are about 1.5 million individuals residing in nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nursing home abuse isn’t as rare as some might think. According to data compiled by the National Center on Elder Abuse, about 10 percent of all nursing home residents were victims of some form of abuse […]
Read MoreWhat are “never events” for skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes?
June 5, 2019The term “never event” was introduced into the medical vernacular nearly 20 years ago. In the time since its introduction and the first list of “never events” was introduced, the meaning has been modified and expanded, and overall public awareness has increased while fatal errors to patients have decreased.
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How to Hire an Experienced Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
April 8, 2019One in every three nursing homes in the United States has been cited for abuse infractions or violations. Rectifying that negligent conduct may require legal action. Nursing home cases are complex legal matters that involve extensive legal experience and, oftentimes, intense investigation. But how should a victim, or the family of a victim, start […]
Read MoreComatose Patient’s Pregnancy Puts Spotlight on Nursing Home Abuse
January 17, 2019Shocking headlines from Phoenix, Arizona have gained national attention by showing how serious and appalling nursing home abuse can be. At Hacienda Healthcare in Phoenix, a female patient in a vegetative state gave birth last month. The patient, whose name has respectfully been withheld, has been in her comatose condition for an extended period and […]
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