Nursing Home Care
Legal Implications of a Nursing Home Declaring a Woman Dead Prematurely: Lessons Learned and Potential Ramifications
In a startling and unprecedented incident, a nursing home recently pronounced a woman dead, only for her to be found alive at a funeral home hours later. This grave error not only caused significant emotional distress to the woman and her family but also raised serious legal questions and potential liabilities for the nursing home…
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Jury Awards $2.7 Million in Punitive Damages in Nursing Home Malpractice Case
This past September, a Pennsylvania jury awarded $2.7 million in punitive damages to the estate of a nursing home resident who had suffered a fall while under the home’s care. The punitive damages, which followed an award of $300,000 in non-economic compensatory damages after a trial this past April, sends a strong message to nursing…
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Unraveling the Complexities of Nursing Home Care: Navigating Falls and Pressure Ulcers in the Elderly
The aging demographic of our population has brought about an increased demand for nursing home care. While nursing homes play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to the elderly, there are inherent challenges and concerns that need focused attention. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve deep into two critical aspects of nursing…
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Nursing Home Abuse: Expert Witnesses Role in the Fight to Unmask Negligence.
Witnesses, both eyewitnesses and expert witnesses, play a vital role in building a solid case in nursing home abuse cases.
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Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities: Abuse, Neglect, Risk & Liability
Unfortunately, nursing home neglect is an all-too-regular occurrence in the United States. The misfortune happens when residents or patients in care homes aren’t given enough attention and endure physical or mental health problems. “Neglect is the failure to meet an older adult’s basic needs. These needs include food, water, shelter, clothing, hygiene, and essential…
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