Nursing Home Injury Laws
In times of need, locating necessary information regarding the legal rights and resources for nursing home patients can be difficult and imposing. In this respect, we are proud to introduce a new resource for patients, families and practitioners looking for a concise compilation of information regarding nursing home laws. Nursing Home Injury Laws, provides every states': Nursing Home Laws Medical Malpractice Laws State Resources Applicable State Code Common Nursing Home Injuries Glossary Recognized Books & Journals Nursing Home FAQ Additionally, we will be posting regular updates regarding important developments relevant to nursing home care within each state. Here is a...
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Study Reveals Nursing Home Patients Chronic Pain Is Not Adequately Controlled
The results from a five-year study addressing the ability of care-givers and family to perceive pain in nursing home patients has revealed both parties fail to accurately assess chronic pain levels. In reaching this conclusion, researchers in the Netherlands studied 174 nursing home patients with and without cognitive impairments. The study also concluded that family members were better at accurately assessing pain levels in their loved ones compared with nursing home staff. Perhaps most disturbing, the study concluded most nursing home patients suffer from pain-- even while resting. When researchers questioned resting patients, most scored their pain as four out...
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Nursing Home Attorney, Jonathan Rosenfeld, Discusses Elder Abuse In News Article
Nursing home attorney, Jonathan Rosenfeld, of Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers was recently interviewed by Mywebtimes.com regarding "How to detect nursing home abuse" related to the LaSalle County Nursing Home sex abuse scandal. Here is an excerpt from the interview: Q: In a nursing home abuse situation, who is usually the abuser? A: Most involve residents victimizing residents, rather than staff victimizing residents. Some cases also involve visitors victimizing residents. Q: What challenge do investigators face in gathering evidence? A: The victim is usually disabled or suffering from Alzheimer's disease and thus unable to help investigators. In the case of the La...
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State Inspectors Find Safety Violations In Indiana Nursing Home
Acting on an anonymous tip alleging improper care, investigators from the Indiana Department of Public Health conducted an inspection of the Royal Oaks Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. The inspection revealed 13 violations of federal nursing home laws. Although the person initiating the investigation had a relative who developed advanced bedsores (also called decubitus ulcers, pressure sores or pressure ulcers) and sepsis during their stay at Royal Oak, the investigation concluded that no residents were harmed by the violations. "There were deficient practices and violations of federal regulations, but no one was actually harmed," said Ellen Greig, a spokeswoman with...
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What Steps Should I Take Before Meeting With A Nursing Home Lawyer?
When you become aware of mistreatment of a nursing facility it is important to get your loved one the medical treatment they need and then get into ‘fact collection mode’. In fact collection mode, you are beginning to collect information about the incident, acts of the nursing home staff and medical condition of your loved one. Doing some preliminary work before you meet with a lawyer will prove for a more effective meeting. Don’t assume you will remember all facts regarding the incident. As time goes on, your memory will begin to fade. The following steps will help you organize...
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When To Contact A Nursing Home Attorney?
In situations where there has been a specific incident involving a serious injury or abuse, the nursing home resident themselves or their family will seek out the advice of a nursing home attorney for representation. The majority of nursing home neglect cases are far more subtle and many people are hesitant to seek out an attorney. The best rule of thumb is to trust your instinct. If something doesn't seem right--it's probably not. Because most cases of nursing home neglect involve ongoing mistreatment, it is important to contact an attorney when you begin to suspect the nursing home may be...
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Statute Of Limitations For Bringing A Nursing Home Lawsuit
"How long do I have to bring a case against a negligent nursing home?" The answer depends on where the incident took place. The time to bring a lawsuit against the a nursing home is governed by the statute of limitations where the incident occurred. Most states have specific statute of limitations for personal injury and nursing home cases. The statute of limitations can vary tremendously by jurisdiction. Some states have statute of limitations as short as one year from the date of the injury and other states permit a cause of action to be brought up to eight years...
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Colorado Jury Sides With Family Of Nursing Home Resident In Fall Lawsuit
A Colorado jury has awarded $375,000 the the family of a deceased nursing home resident. The family of Doris Wolf brought a lawsuit against Spring Healthcare Center and Sava Senior Care, the parent company for injuries she sustained in a fall while a resident at the facility. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health, Ms. Wolf was admitted to Spring Healthcare Center for rehabilitation following surgery on her back. The day Ms. Wolf was to go home, she fell in the bathroom. Apparently, Ms. Wolf used her call button to ask the nursing home staff for assistance in using...
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What Is A Contingency Fee?
Few relationships have such an alignment of interests as an attorney / client contingency fee payment plan. Simply put, a contingency payment is a payment based on a recovery for the injured person. In a contingency fee arrangement, the attorney receives no payment until the lawsuit is tried to verdict or settled. After all the work has been done, the attorney receives a percentage of the recovery. The percentage of the recovery a lawyer charges is dependent on the type of case and the complexity of the matter. Nonetheless, the exact percentage should be agreed upon in writing soon after...
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