An emerging trend in nursing home litigation has been the incorporation of arbitration clauses into admission paperwork. Under an arbitration provision, patients forfeit their right to a jury trial and disputes are resolved at a private arbitration hearing by an arbitrator. Similarly, some arbitration provisions limit an individuals economic recovery even though state laws provide… Continue Reading
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New Law Makes Prosecution Of Nursing Home Cases More Difficult
Posted in Legislation For Nursing HomesUnknown to most, in his later days of his term, former-president George Bush signed off on a new law that effectively clamps down on the publics’ access to nursing home inspection reports. The law was signed into effect without congressional debate or public knowledge. In the past, nursing home inspections could be accessed by families… Continue Reading
Just Do It. Photograph Everything
Posted in LitigationI received several responses from blog readers regarding yesterday’s post questioning the need to have a link to a ‘You Tube’ video demonstrating the catheterization process. If I offended any of our subscribers, I apologize. However, I will not apologize for bringing to light incidents of abuse and neglect involving the elderly. Photographic evidence is… Continue Reading