Recognizing the significant threat that ‘falls’ pose to patients in nursing homes, federal regulations impose a duty on facilities to assess each patient at the time they are admitted (and similarly reassess on a regular basis) to determine the likelihood of the patient is at risk falling and then create a plan of care for… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: lawsuit against nursing home
Are allegations of poor nursing home care really cause for concern?
Posted in Bed Sore Lawsuit, Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersA steady stream of news headlines highlighting problems at nursing homes across the county is an ongoing concern amongst families with loved ones at facilities. After a while, I see first hand how the barrage of discouraging new stories begins to rattle the confidence of families have placed in the facilities that they have selected… Continue Reading
Class Action Lawsuit Against Skilled Healthcare Seeks Damages For Chronic Understaffing Of Nursing Homes
Posted in Nursing Home StaffIf you were to look at just one criteria for selecting a nursing home, I’d tell you to look at the facilities staffing levels. Sure, its nice to have a sparkly new facility and perhaps a gourmet chef, but when it comes down to patient care nothing can take the place of a sufficiently staffed… Continue Reading
What is a surviving spouse entitled to in a wrongful death lawsuit against a nursing home?
Posted in Frequently Asked QuestionsMost states have enacted a specific cause of action for wrongful death lawsuit. For example, in Illinois, a surviving family spouse and/or family member is entitled to bring a lawsuit for the loss of the deceased services. Although no award can truly replace your loved one, you can be compensated for the loss of support… Continue Reading
Wrongful Death
Posted in Common Terms, Wrongful DeathI have used the term ‘wrongful death’ in many posts and was asked recently: What exactly does wrongful death consist of? ‘Wrongful death’ is usually associated with a legal cause of action on behalf of the person who died but also on behalf of the people close to the deceased who depended on the… Continue Reading