The unlawful mistreatment of older Americans manifests in a variety of different ways. Depending on the severity of the conduct in question, offenders who engage in abuse, neglect or exploitation may face civil and/or criminal consequences. Yet, such mistreatment too...
Since the spring of 2020, world events have led to increased media coverage concerning the plight of many older adults who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Given the rates of elder abuse tied to these facilities, this increased media scrutiny...
Residents of nursing homes expect that they will be taken care of appropriately. A proper level of care is usually afforded without any issues, but – all too often – there are times when residents are abused by staff members at nursing homes. Nursing home abuse is...
If you have recently been injured while riding a motorcycle, you may be unaware of a very specific barrier that could compromise your ability to obtain just compensation. Far too often, the perception that motorcycles are inherently dangerous vehicles and that bikers...
If you’ve recently been injured in a motor vehicle accident that wasn’t your fault, you’re likely wondering if you’re in a strong position to sue. As no two car accidents ever unfold under exactly the same circumstances, there is no “one size fits all” answer that...
Death is inevitable. However, if a loved one’s death results from negligence on the part of the nursing home staff, you deserve justice on their behalf. This is where a wrongful death lawsuit comes in. Of course, no amount of compensation can pay for the indignity,...
Given how frequently abuse occurs in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, it is both natural and important that loved ones remain concerned about the safety of residents. Without an ever-present low level of concern, signs that abuse is occurring may be...
It is not a secret that large commercial trucks are a safety hazard. Due to their size, length, weight and imprecise operating capacities, these vehicles are inherently dangerous. Yet, millions of them successfully crisscross the U.S. every day. The rigorous training...
One of the tasks that nursing homes are entrusted with is ensuring that their residents get and take any medication they may need. Yet some reports suggest that many nursing homes are giving patients drugs they don’t need as well. Specifically, the government is...
If you are considering putting your elderly loved one in a nursing home, or if they already reside in one, you’ll want to be sure that they are safe. You’ve probably heard tales of neglect and abuse concerning residents in residential care facilities and want to...