A pending wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia, claims that a nursing homes poor care resulted in the development of pressure ulcers. It is alleged that the pressure sores eventually became so infected that they necessitated the amputation of the woman’s leg and eventually caused her death. Like many families, the deceased woman’s daughter brought her mother… Continue Reading
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Are Trials Really That Important?
Posted in LitigationI began to think about this following my recent post on the Fairness In Nursing Home Arbitration Act and reading Donald Vanarelli’s Blog on elder law. The reality of the matter is that trials are becoming less common with both parties frequently opting to either settle their disputes amongst themselves, agree to binding arbitration or… Continue Reading
The Fairness In Nursing Home Arbitration Act Moves Closer To Becoming Law
Posted in Legislation For Nursing HomesThe Senate Finance Committee passed the Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act, S. 2838 which notably abolishes mandatory arbitration clauses and establishes a nationwide system of background checks to stop convicted felons from working in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The bill is now going before the full Senate. The legislation puts in… Continue Reading