Do you have a loved one that is residing in a nursing home? Do you trust that the facility is taking the utmost of care with your loved one? What happens when they break that trust? How can you expose what you believe to be untruths? Let's take a look at the steps ... [Continue Reading]
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5 Documents Every Nursing Home Should Be Able to Provide
Chicago nursing homes have been making headlines lately – and for all the wrong reasons. ... [Continue Reading]
3 Ways to Ensure Your Loved One Is Safe in a Nursing Home
Many senior citizens dread the thought of entering nursing homes. A quick look at nursing home abuse and neglect statistics reveals that their concerns are certainly justified. ... [Continue Reading]
What To Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
Listen as Attorney Yao Dinizulu explains what to do when you suspect nursing home abuse. Nursing home abuse is a common occurrence. If you suspect nursing home abuse, there are immediate steps you need to take. The first step that you need to take is seek immediate medical attention. ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Home Sues Daughter of Deceased Patient
Listen as Attorney Yao Dinizulu explains what you can do when you are being sued by a nursing home for debts accumulated by a deceased family member. I once had a client who was being sued by a nursing home for the debt that her deceased father accumulated. She was already dealing ... [Continue Reading]
NCEA Survey: 44 Percent of Nursing Home Residents Suffer Abuse
Finding the perfect nursing home for a loved one is no easy feat. Reading online reviews, speaking with nursing home staff and residents, inspecting the facility – the process takes time. But all that effort is essential for ensuring that your family member receives the best possible ... [Continue Reading]
Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit – Where Do I Start?
While no amount of money can bring back a loved one, wrongful death lawsuits are designed to compensate family members of those killed by negligence. Under the law you are entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are a dollar amount that’s decided based on the deceased’s ... [Continue Reading]
How Can I Prove Nursing Home Abuse?
The first time you check your elderly relative into a nursing home, you are bound to feel a little anxious. After all, this is an important person who has played a major role in your life – and your loved one deserves reliable care in a safe, comfortable environment. ... [Continue Reading]
