The elderly residents of nursing homes are often exposed to the risk of abuse or harm. This ranges from intentional emotional and physical abuse to passive neglect because of understaffing…
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Communication is key to any relationship. It is no different when it’s the relationship between nursing home residents and their caregivers. When you place your parent, spouse, or other loved…
It may be time to get a competent personal injury attorney on your side if you have suffered a significant injury because of the negligence of another person. You may…
An increasing number of nursing homes and care facilities are slipping arbitration agreements as part of the overall paperwork. These are usually signed by unassuming family members while checking in…
California is home to the largest number of motorcycles with almost 800,000 registered in the state. The sheer numbers increase the likelihood of devastating and fatal accidents. On average, 400…
Elder abuse cases have wide-reaching and long-term effects. Abused elders have to deal with emotional, physical, and financial consequences for years. There is a major impact on the loved ones…
Certain groups of nursing home residents are at a greater risk of sustaining abuse and neglect. Residents with communication complications or mental health conditions are just a few examples. Unfortunately,…
Damages awarded for loss of enjoyment of life are typically included in the compensation for pain and suffering instead of as a separate damage award. In personal injury law, the…
Deciding to place your parent or loved one into a nursing home requires a lot of thought and preparation. After that decision, one major area of concern is adjusting from…
Are Nursing Homes Responsible For Resident-to-Resident Abuse? Residents can harm or abuse other residents in nursing home settings. This is more common in crowded facilities that are understaffed. Federal law…