According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 50% – 75% of elderly patients suffer a fall at a nursing home each year. However claims for falls at a nursing home aren’t limited to long term elderly residents. They can also happen to younger, short-term residents recovering from surgery, or to family members … Read more
If you or a family member suffered a serious injury at a nursing home, or a family member unexpectantly passes away while a resident at one, and you believe the nursing home staff is at fault, there are a variety of ways to prove your case so you can hold the nursing home accountable. One … Read more
Given the condition of your family and loved ones when they become residents at a nursing home – either rehabbing from a difficult and major surgery or for long term care because they can no longer live on their own – it is important for the staff there to pay extra attention to any problems or … Read more
The emergency room and emergency department staff play a critical role in people’s medical care. Not only is it a place where people go for a medical emergency, but do to a lack of insurance or high deductibles it can also serve as many people’s place of primary care when they have a medical issue. … Read more
Unfortunately, injuries are a part of life and also occur in nursing homes where we place loved ones to be safe if they can no longer live or care for themselves. One of these unfortunate injuries that can occur is falling out of a wheelchair. Allowing a nursing home resident to sit comfortably in their … Read more
Unfortunately, injuries are a part of life and also occur in nursing homes where we place loved ones to be safe if they can no longer live or care for themselves. However they also serve as rehabilitation centers for everyday people recovering from major surgery. One of these unfortunate injuries that can occur is falling … Read more
Deciding to bring a claim against a nursing home because a family member passed away at one for unclear reasons can be a daunting matter. You may be concerned about the stigma the fact finder or jury may view your claim given the stereotype that nursing homes are for elderly and sick people who do … Read more
If you or a loved one was subject to nursing home neglect during a stay at a nursing home, it may be confusing how it happened and who was at fault. The nursing staff at the nursing home have different training, roles, and responsibilities so not all may be equally culpable. Below are summaries of … Read more
When you or a loved one suffer a serious injury at a nursing home in New Jersey, you will likely focus on the nursing staff for being at fault. The nurses at the home are the ones who regularly treat you and with whom you have the most contact. However the person who is ultimately … Read more
Like any health care professional, a nurse providing at home nursing care must adhere to a certain “standard of care” that other nurses in their field practice. If they do not, and you or a loved one suffer harm as a result, you could have a nursing malpractice lawsuit against the nurse and the company … Read more