by Daniel Thistle | Sep 12, 2018 | Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect
A slip and fall at a nursing home can be devastating given the circumstances why someone is a resident there. You can have an elderly family member for whom a slip and fall can be a devastating and life altering event. Or you or a family member could be in the...
by Daniel Thistle | Jul 31, 2018 | Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect
Punitive damages can be difficult to achieve in any case, but especially so in medical malpractice cases. This is because ordinary negligence, or even gross negligence, does not entitle a plaintiff to a punitive damages award. In order to be awarded punitive damages...
by Daniel Thistle | Jun 28, 2018 | Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect
If a member of your family has an accident or significant change in their medical condition – such as declining health, bed sores, etc. – while a resident at a nursing home, it must notify both your doctor and you by statute. According to the Nursing Home Reform Act...
by Daniel Thistle | Jun 27, 2018 | Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect
If your family member or loved one is staying at a nursing home they have rights under the Nursing Home Reform Act, otherwise known as the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA), 42 CFR 483, et. seq. This includes the right to be treated with respect and...
by Daniel Thistle | May 21, 2018 | Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect
If you feel that a loved one died or was seriously injured due to a nursing home’s neglect one of the first things you should do is contact your state’s Department of Health. Most states have a number, fax, email, or online complaint form you can fill out to report...
