Many nursing home residents are unable to move themselves. They can’t get out of bed without significant assistance from nursing home staff members. However, it can be difficult or even dangerous for nursing home staff members to move residents without assistive devices. Hoyer Lifts Can…
Sometimes, it can be difficult to know if your loved one was hurt by nursing home abuse or negligence. Her symptoms may be vague or may be caused by a medical condition. However, if your loved one has suffered a facial injury, her physical pain…
Your loved one is confined to a wheelchair and living in a nursing home. You expect that she is safe and that nursing home staff will use reasonable care to keep her safe. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can happen to anyone—including to someone…
NOTE: Our law firm operates exclusively within the state of Kentucky. While we appreciate your interest and readership, we regretfully cannot accept cases or provide legal assistance outside the state of Kentucky. In 1987, the federal government passed an important law to protect nursing home…
Your loved one is in a nursing home because she needs assistance. Since her admittance, the nursing home has been providing her with daily personal and nursing care. You trusted that the nursing home would continue to provide that care, but what happens if instead…
Nursing homes, and the staff that work in nursing homes, are supposed to care for residents. They are legally obligated to report suspected nursing home abuse. Unfortunately, they often cover up abuse and neglect injuries rather than report those injuries to state agencies or the…