Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Holiday Visits to Nursing Homes Are a Great Time to Check on Your Loved One’s Conditions

The holiday season (November, December, and January) is when everyone has a chance to visit loved ones that are residents in a nursing home or...

Will Medicare Get a Portion of My Nursing Home Abuse Settlement?

Before you pursue any kind of lawsuit—including a nursing home abuse or neglect lawsuit—you should have an idea of the damages you may recover. This...

When Is a Nursing Home Resident’s Suicide the Result of Nursing Home Negligence?

You can’t imagine more devastating news. You put your loved in a nursing home to keep her safe and then you got the call informing...

Nursing Home Residents’ Wounds May Be Caused By Neglect

Wounds are a serious health risk for older people. A wound that is undetected or untreated may lead to infection, disability, amputation, or even death....

When Is the Untreated Pain of a Nursing Home Resident Considered Abuse or Neglect?

Nursing homes have a duty to care for their residents. This duty is not just a moral obligation but it is also a legal requirement....

Could Your Loved One Suffer From Heatstroke in a Kentucky Nursing Home?

Kentucky nursing homes are air conditioned. The air conditioning keeps residents comfortable, and it also keeps them safe from the potentially dangerous heat of a...