In times of need, locating necessary information regarding the legal rights and resources for nursing home patients can be difficult and imposing. In this respect, we are proud to introduce a new resource for patients, families and practitioners looking for a concise compilation of information regarding nursing home laws. Nursing Home Injury Laws, provides every states’: […]
Are you a victim of the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune Military Base in North Carolina? If so, you may have a legal case against the United States government. Due to negligence and misconduct, an estimated 900-1,000 people died from drinking or bathing in polluted water at this military base between 1957 – 1987. A […]
Nursing Home Attorneys Committed to Protecting the Elderly As attorneys who represent individuals and families in nursing home negligence matters, we know that you can never plan for an incident where a loved one becomes injured or dies unexpectedly at a facility. During these stressful times, we appreciate the need to access concise and accurate […]
When nursing abuse victims fear for their safety due to threats and repeated abuse; their anonymity can be the difference between reporting their plight to authorities and choosing to suffer in silence. Illinois has indicated in the past that it takes abuse very seriously and is one of the states in the country that still […]
It is startling to think of the number of medication errors in nursing homes that occur repeatedly and go unnoticed. These errors can result in complications such as suppressed appetite, incontinence, dementia, confusion, fractures and falls. Errors in the delivery of medications have become too common and the incidence of repeated errors is most concerning. […]
Falls among the elderly contribute to roughly 1,800 deaths each year and statistics are showing that the problem is greater in nursing homes than anywhere else. Only 5% of the population above the age of 65 lives in nursing homes, but falls in nursing homes account for 20% of the falls that occur nationwide, regardless […]
Nursing Home Injury Laws was created to provide information on nursing home laws, legislation and news. Many of these articles are written by nursing home lawyers throughout the country who have experience handling cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect. If you are a family seeking a legal consultation, you can call us or contact […]
Bed Sores / Pressure Sores / Pressure Ulcers / Decubitus Ulcers A bed sore (also known as: pressure sore, pressure ulcer, or decubitus ulcer) is caused by unrelieved pressure on bony prominences of the body. Over time, the unrelieved pressure restricts necessary blood circulation to the skin and tissue resulting in the death of the […]
It would seem to make perfect sense, if someone abuses an elderly patient that is placed in his or her care, it is prudent to bring a lawsuit against this person and/or her employer. Despite the fact that nursing home abuse is on the rise and the fact that an increasing number of people are […]
Many people who hear I’m a lawyer think I’m always focused on one thing: suing whoever I can. As a lawyer who handles personal injury and nursing home negligence cases, I guess ‘suing’ or sort of goes with the territory. But the truth both as a lawyer and as a businessman I want to pursue […]
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