Posts Tagged ‘Nursing Home Negligence’
The Rise of Nursing Home Falls and Medication Errors: Litigation Trends and the Crucial Role of Medical Experts
Nursing homes across the United States are facing increased scrutiny as falls and medication errors among residents become alarmingly common. In recent years, a growing number of lawsuits allege that such incidents result from substandard care, often yielding large verdicts in favor of injured residents or their families. This article examines the rise in nursing…
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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 Shortcomings Contribute to Unaddressed Infections and Tragic Outcomes
This case centers on the unfortunate experience of an elderly female resident within a nursing home environment. Alongside her existing health concerns like atrial fibrillation, ischemic heart disease, peripheral artery disease, and heart failure, her deteriorating condition saw the emergence of several critical issues. These included an unstable pressure wound on her left gluteal area,…
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