Nursing Home Negligence

Any place where many people live in close proximity, there is risk of infestation or infection spreading rapidly. Particularly in places like nursing homes, where residents may have compromised immune systems, viruses and pests can spread like wildfire. In some cases,...

Caring for an elderly loved one is a responsibility that requires trust, compassion and constant vigilance. Families who choose nursing homes do so with the hope that their relatives will receive the care, dignity and attention they deserve.  Unfortunately, cases of...

There are many ways in which nursing home neglect and nursing home abuse are similar. Both can certainly do significant harm to a resident in a nursing home. But it is also important to consider the differences. Nursing home abuse often includes issues like: Physical...

Wrongful death lawsuits are a legal means of holding another person or possibly a business accountable for a preventable death. Families who believe that a nursing home may have caused the premature passing of an older loved one may potentially have grounds for a...

Older adults with care needs and cognitive deficits often move into nursing homes. Their families cannot provide them with the consistent care they need for their health and safety. People rely on nursing homes to administer medication, meet an individual’s daily...

If one of your loved ones is in a nursing home or another facility, you may be wary about the potential for abuse or neglect. The World Health Organization warns that rates of elder abuse are high in long-term care facilities, nursing homes and other such community...

If your loved one was harmed in a nursing home, you may be preparing to file a negligence claim against the facility in question. However, you need to be ready for pushback; nursing homes often fight hard to avoid or minimize liability. Understanding the common...

When a loved one passes away in a nursing home under suspicious or neglectful circumstances, your first concern is probably holding the right people accountable. However, as you pursue answers, you may be concerned about your family’s privacy. You don’t want your...

In order to give nursing home residents the proper care they need, there are rules in place. These may regulate how many staff members must be working at any given time or what type of care is required for each resident. For example, there are regulations that require...

Family members play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of loved ones residing in nursing homes. With many elderly individuals relying on these facilities for care, families need to stay vigilant and proactive in preventing abuse. Sometimes, signs of abuse are...