Nursing home residents have the right to receive a reasonable standard of care from qualified and licensed health care professionals. In addition to assessing a candidate’s licensing, prior experience, and bedside manner, nursing home administrators must also consider the applicant’s criminal ... [Continue Reading]
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19-Year-Old Dies Due To Trucker’s Negligence
Sometimes our loved ones suffer as a result of a truck driver's carelessness. Sometimes the truck driver denies their fault, and when that happens, their negligence must be proven. The following example illustrates what must be done in these unfortunate situations. Watch the video ... [Continue Reading]
3 Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Nursing Home
The growth of the elderly population in the United States has coincided with an increase of reports related to nursing home abuse and neglect. As such, if you are looking for a long-term care facility for your aging loved one, it is critical that you conduct thorough research when comparing the ... [Continue Reading]
Patient Intubation & Medical Malpractice
Mistakes, such as improper intubation, when made by medical care providers can mean serious, long term harm, even death for patients. If you or a loved one has been injured by a medical care provider, you or your loved one could be entitled to recover monetary compensation for your expenses, ... [Continue Reading]
How To Improve Your Parent’s Care At A Nursing Home
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, then you need to know what a care plan is. It can mean the difference between your loved one being neglected or receiving the care that they need. Watch the video to learn more. A care plan is essentially an individualized road map of the ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Home Resident Dies From An Improper Diet
Nursing homes can be a big help when you have elderly loved ones who need help caring for themselves. When you admit your loved one, you trust that they will be properly taken care of. Part of that care includes receiving adequate nutrition. So, what happens when your loved is not ... [Continue Reading]
How Much Does It Cost to File a Nursing Home Lawsuit in Chicago?
Nursing home abuse is a widespread problem in the United States. Sadly, many people who are abused and neglected at nursing homes never take legal action because they fear retaliation or they are concerned about the cost of filing a lawsuit. However, if your lawsuit is successful, your recovery will ... [Continue Reading]
CNN: Sexual Assault Is More Common in Nursing Homes than Most Families Realize
CNN reports that nursing home abuse is a serious problem across the country, but most families don’t realize just how common it is. Nursing home residents are more vulnerable than the general population, and caregivers often take advantage of that vulnerability through abuse, negligence, or ... [Continue Reading]
