The staff at a nursing home or long-term care facility has a duty to ensure the safety of each resident that lives at the facility. Residents in nursing homes shouldn’t fall. Falls cause serious injuries, such as severe head wounds or broken bones. However, one…
Pelvic fractures are dangerous injuries for senior citizens. A study published in a 2002 edition of the journal Surgery found that elderly people who suffer pelvic fractures are more likely to experience longer hospital stays and have an increased risk of death than younger people…
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…