Can I Sue A Nursing Home For Bedsores Or Falls?
Key Takeaways To a nursing home resident, they are entitled to dignity and care and safety, and anything that violates that can be the basis of a negligence claim. Bedsores and falls are huge red flags of potential abuse or neglect or systemic breakdowns in a facility and thus require immediate documentation and response. To […]
What To Do If You Suspect Elder Neglect In A Care Facility
Key Takeaways Be on the lookout for physical or emotional neglect — many cases do not leave visible wounds, but are just as damaging to an elder’s quality of life. Knowing whether the neglect is deliberate or inadvertent helps you to determine if it is due to malice or a shortage of resources, which in […]
How To Spot The Early Warning Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse
Key Takeaways It’s important to know what the physical, emotional, financial, and environmental signs of nursing home abuse or neglect look like. Watch out for early warning signs like unexplained injuries, behavioral changes, missing belongings, or poor living conditions, as these can be red flags demanding swift action. Frequent visits and direct communication with residents […]