Placing a family member in a nursing home or other type of care facility is typically a difficult decision. Before you moved your loved one to their nursing home, you probably did some research to determine the best one for them and felt reasonably confident with your decision. Then something…
Nursing Home Abuse
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…
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are more than 1.3 million nursing home residents across the country living in 15,600 care facilities. With the large baby boomer population aging, these numbers will keep growing over the next several years. The option to place a loved one…
Many theft claims result in police reports, criminal investigations, and post-conviction restitution. After police locate the offender and prosecutors prove their guilt, judges should order the defendant to return the property or financially compensate the victim for the loss. However, criminal convictions require prosecutors to identify the guilty party and…
Abusive or negligent administrators, staff, and social workers from nursing homes are often adept at explaining away signs of abuse and convincing families to ignore their loved-ones pleas and complaints. Confronting nursing staff about potential abuse does not usually protect an elderly or injured family member. Instead, the confrontation may…
Most long-term residential facilities only keep one or two full-time physicians on staff. Doctors may make weekly rounds, prescribe new medications, and conduct superficial patient examinations as needed. Physicians rely on nursing staff to monitor patients for signs of abuse, respond to patients’ medical needs, and use their training to…
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…
Families do their best to care for loved ones suffering from debilitating injuries and illness, but sometimes patients require specialized medical assistance. Unfortunately, age-related conditions seldom improve and often result in deteriorating health. A loved one’s welfare may depend on the protection and services offered by skilled nursing facilities. Even…
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,…
Have you noticed a recent shift in your loved one’s personality? Are they avoiding your calls, suddenly wearing loose-fitting clothes, or withdrawing from social activities? All four of these activities frequently constitute signs of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Children and vulnerable adults often struggle to recognize abuse or how…
