Nursing Home Abuse Settlements
More often than not, when family members find out their loved ones have been experiencing nursing home abuse or negligence at their facility, they are immediately interested in learning about legal options they may have to pursue a lawsuit.
Nursing Home Complaints
Most residents in nursing homes are happy with the service they receive, but this isn’t always the case.
Federal Indictments Issued Against Current and Former Louisville Metro Police Officers Related to the Death of Breonna Taylor and Violations of Kenneth Walker’s Constitutional Rights
Louisville, Kentucky (August 4, 2022)—Today Attorney General Merrick Garland and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announced federal charges against four former and current Louisville Metro Police Department officers related to the death of Breonna Taylor and violations of Kenneth Walker’s constitutional rights.
What Type of Residents are More Susceptible to Nursing Home Abuse?
According to the Administration on Aging, which is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, elderly abuse is defined as “any knowing, intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm, to a vulnerable adult.
Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes
Physical or sexual contact with an older adult when non-consented or unwanted is considered elderly sexual abuse.
Choosing The Right Nursing Home
Choosing the best nursing home for your loved one can be long and tedious.
Nursing Home Abuse Claims
Data collected from the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that 12% of nursing home caregivers admitted to neglecting their residents somehow.
Reporting Nursing Home Abuse
It’s unfortunate how much nursing home abuse goes unreported. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 643,000 older adults were treated in the emergency room for nonfatal assaults, and over 19,000 homicides occurred in a span of four years.
How Much is My Case Worth?
If you’ve recently suffered a personal injury that wasn’t your fault, you may feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle
Has Your Child or The Child of Someone You Know Developed NEC After Formula Feedings?
Babies born prematurely or with birth defects are at increased risk for a potentially life-threatening infection of the intestines called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).