For readers of legal blogs, you likely know that if you slip and fall at a grocery store or other business, you may have a premises liability claim against the business owner. However, what if you fall at a hospital while you are receiving medical care? Is that a...
Nursing Home Negligence
4 warning signs of poor care in nursing homes
When you entrust the care of your loved ones to a nursing home, it becomes crucial to ensure their safety, health and well-being. According to Human Rights Watch, understaffing of nursing plays a big part in the negligence of patients. Every visit to the nursing home...
How can you talk to your loved one about potential nursing home abuse
If you have a senior family member who lives in a nursing home, you put your trust in the staff and the facility to care for him or her. Unfortunately, some facilities will take advantage of senior patients and can cause injury, illness, and psychological damage. If...
Bedsores could be a sign of nursing home negligence
When you have a loved one in a nursing home, you expect that he or she will receive the best possible care. Unfortunately, staff shortages, long hours and other factors can lead to patient neglect. Patient neglect can lead to a wide range of problems, including...
Observing your family member for signs of nursing home neglect
Relying on a nursing home to care for your family member requires you to put your trust in someone else to meet basic needs. You should take immediate action if you have concerns that your loved one experiences neglect. Knowing the warning signs of mistreatment can...
3 things to know about nursing home negligence
When people put their loved ones in a nursing home, they trust that the staff will look after them in a caring and professional manner. Unfortunately, factors such as lack of training and understaffing can contribute to cases where nursing home employees become...
4 common types of nursing home negligence in Pennsylvania
Nursing home residents are often vulnerable and in need of constant care. Unfortunately, many nursing homes in the state fail to provide the necessary level of care and safety, leading to neglect and abuse of residents. The Long Term Care Community Coalition has...
Is a nursing home or assisted living better for your loved one?
When the time comes that your loved one is unable to live on his or her own, you may need to consider long-term care options in some type of facility. The two main choices are a nursing home and assisted living. They differ quite a bit when it comes to the level of...
How effective are bed exit alarms?
If you have a loved one in the hospital, you should be aware of his or her fall risk. After all, despite often causing catastrophic injuries and even death, hospital falls are alarmingly common. In fact, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality,...
How does a chronic illness affect a person’s fall risk?
If you have a loved one who lives with a chronic illness, you undoubtedly know how frustrating these ailments can be. Indeed, while your relative may seem and feel mostly fine one day, he or she might need a trip to the hospital the next day. Chronic illnesses are...