In a ruling that could set a legal precedent for nursing home care, the Arkansas Supreme Court determined that a one-person nursing home board wasn’t ultimately responsible for a patient’s neglect. “Duty…(recognizes) that relations between individuals may impose upon one a legal obligation for the other,” the court said in official documents. “We found… Continue Reading
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Nursing Home Injury Laws
Posted in Assisted Living Facilities, Broken Bones, Choking, Dehydration, Food Poisoning, Malnutrition, Medical Malpractice, Medication Errors, Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Injury, Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Subdural Hematoma, Wrongful DeathIn 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’:… Continue Reading
Study Reveals Nursing Home Patients Chronic Pain Is Not Adequately Controlled
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesThe 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… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Attorney, Jonathan Rosenfeld, Discusses Elder Abuse In News Article
Posted in Nursing Home AbuseNursing 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… Continue Reading
State Inspectors Find Safety Violations In Indiana Nursing Home
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesActing 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,… Continue Reading
What Steps Should I Take Before Meeting With A Nursing Home Lawyer?
Posted in Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen 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… Continue Reading
When To Contact A Nursing Home Attorney?
Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, Litigation, Nursing Home AbuseIn 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… Continue Reading
Statute Of Limitations For Bringing A Nursing Home Lawsuit
Posted in Common Terms, Frequently Asked Questions"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… Continue Reading
Colorado Jury Sides With Family Of Nursing Home Resident In Fall Lawsuit
Posted in Litigation, Nursing Home FallsA 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,… Continue Reading
What Is A Contingency Fee?
Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, LitigationFew 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… Continue Reading