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]
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How to Prove Nursing Home Negligence
It is natural to feel nervous about enrolling a loved one in a long-term care facility. Recent studies show that nursing home abuse is alarmingly common in the United States. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, there is no way to know for sure just how prevalent elder abuse is, but ... [Continue Reading]
Ex Nursing Home Employees Refused to Fabricate Medical Records to Hide Abuse
Abusing nursing home residents is deplorable, and altering medical records to hide the effects of the negligence is downright immoral. That is what the staff at an Illinois nursing home has allegedly been doing, though, but two ex-employees refuse to let it continue. ... [Continue Reading]
The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act: Resident’s Rights When Faced with Nursing Home Abuse, Neglect, or Bad Care
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can be a difficult one. While we often have the best of intentions, caring for an elderly family member can be a strain on your family and moving an individual into a facility designed to care for the aging can be tremendously helpful. Not only do ... [Continue Reading]
Law Intended to Protect Elderly Might Hurt Nursing Home Abuse Case
NBC Chicago recently reported on a tragic case involving nursing home abuse and the law that might prevent the family of the deceased from attaining justice. The 88-year-old victim spent the last 10 months of his life in a nursing home and required around-the-clock care after suffering a stroke. ... [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]
6 Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Nursing Home
Looking after an elderly parent or grandparent can be a full-time job. If you cannot provide for the medical needs of your loved one, then it may be time to consider the benefits of nursing homes. ... [Continue Reading]
