Your loved one who lives in a nursing home receives protection from elder abuse by both federal and state laws. Not only is nursing home abuse strictly prohibited in all of its forms, but the appropriate state regulatory authority must receive a report of any abuse discovered. The timelines for these reports are extremely tight […]
Seniors are especially vulnerable to being taken advantage of financially. Such abuse can happen at the hands of any number of different people, including those who have gained the senior’s trust. The result could defraud your loved one and leave your family without the money that they are counting on in the future. Financial Abuse […]
The problem of elder financial abuse is on the rise in the United States. In general, seniors are more vulnerable now than they ever were. This is both because of their growing isolation and the increased ways that people discover to steal from seniors. Even when seniors are in a nursing home, the risk of […]
Elders in the U.S. population are the people most vulnerable to abuse. The statistics that you see are shocking. There are estimates that roughly 10 percent of seniors over the age of 60 have been victims of some kind of elder abuse, meaning that over five million people are abuse victims. In many cases, reporting […]
When your family member is in a nursing home, they have certain rights to information. Since they are not always in a condition to exercise their legal rights, you can act on their behalf as their representative, meaning that the nursing home must provide it to you (almost always free of charge). Nursing homes have […]
One of the most reprehensible acts that a person can commit is elder abuse. Older adults are often defenseless, and nursing home staff can and often do take advantage of vulnerable residents. If you or a loved one are suffering abuse at the hands of nursing home staff, then you consider legal action immediately and […]
Individuals often place their loved ones in nursing facilities to ensure they receive the medical care, treatment, and supervision that they need in their old age. In many cases, their placement in a nursing facility is because other family members have full-time employment and cannot monitor their loved one’s needs around the clock. They may […]
Nursing homes in America are fraught with problems ranging from abuse and neglect to sanitary shortfalls and fire hazards. As if these weren’t enough, another problem that care facility residents and their families must be concerned with is inaccurate billing and overcharging. If you suspect these practices are taking place or feel that the care […]
There’s no downside to taking advantage of most law firms’ free and confidential nursing home abuse consultations. However, not every dispute necessitates private legal counsel. Whether related to medical neglect, sexual abuse, or financial fraud, the nature of your concerns often dictates the advisability of seeking legal help. Consider the following common misconduct claims raised […]
Patients requiring full-time nursing care can suffer from debilitating or deteriorating physical and mental conditions. Families may have no choice but to place a loved one in a licensed care facility. Even though nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living providers charge thousands of dollars each month for their services, insurers sometimes refuse to pay. […]
