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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, suing a nursing home facility for negligent treatment resulting in injury or death was a fairly uncomplicated matter. However, since the start of the pandemic, several states have created laws that protect nursing home facilities against liability for viral outbreaks. So, when are you able to file a nursing home wrongful…
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Depending on the circumstances of your case, a nursing home lawsuit may result in a large settlement amount. In some instances, this amount has even exceeded $1 million. While this might not be the result of your suit, working with a lawyer skilled in nursing home abuse will help ensure your case receives the maximum…
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Choosing to place a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision. You may often wonder how you can be certain that your loved one is well taken care of. However, there are a few warning signs and red flags to look out for regarding potential negligence or abuse. If you observe…
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Placing a loved one in a nursing home facility can be one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make. Entrusting another person with the care of a loved one takes a leap of faith, so it can be a devastating event to discover that they have abused that trust— or your loved one. …
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Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are skin conditions commonly found in nursing home residents due to their less active lifestyle. Special care is required by nursing home staff to prevent patients from getting this skin problem. Unfortunately, due to low staff or poor care, nursing facilities can neglect their vulnerable patients, leading to the onset of…
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Choosing the best nursing home is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever have to make. However, it can be confusing or frustrating to figure out if a facility is truly as good as they claim to be, and it’s essential to feel like your loved one is safe when they are away from…
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Dehydration is considered one of the most common forms of nursing home abuse. One study found that 39 out of 40 nursing home patients received inadequate fluid intake, with 25 out of 40 of those same patients suffering from another illness due to dehydration. Dehydration happens when a person doesn’t drink enough fluid to compensate…
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End of life decisions can seem like a daunting task. No matter your age, questions concerning burial wishes, prolonging your life, and how you want to die can be difficult to process. However, you don’t want to put pressure on your loved ones to try and make these tough choices after you pass away without…
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Nursing home abuse and neglect is a widespread issue that deserves more attention than it receives. Abuse often occurs at the hands of fellow residents, caretakers, or medical staff. It can be hard to identify, as it typically occurs when family and friends are absent. Even worse, incidents of abuse are often unreported or concealed…
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If you have a loved one in a nursing home or need to consider this option, the tragic stories of nursing home abuse can make it an anxiety-inducing decision. When you hear statistics like 5 million elders suffer from nursing home abuse each year, it might cause you to question your choice. Your parent, grandparent,…
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Nursing home abuse is despicable, but unfortunately, it happens all too frequently. It’s unimaginable to think that the very caregivers who are supposed to take care of your loved one are the ones who could abuse or neglect them. Nursing home abuse includes several actions, such as physical harm, negligence, malnourishment, etc. If you suspect…
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After a truck accident, the last thing you’re probably worried about is whether reliable witnesses will be willing to testify on your behalf. You may be scared, shaken, and pumped full of adrenaline, so it’s no wonder why victims of trucking accidents might fail to find witnesses to their accidents. However, it’s critical to understand…
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