25 Jun 2024
More than one million people in the United States suffer from septic shock annually, according to the National Center for Health Statistics for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many of these people are seniors in nursing homes. Sepsis is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that is [..]
18 Jun 2024
A U.S. News & World Report article recently listed some of the “red flags” to be on the lookout for when deciding whether to place your elderly loved in a particular nursing home. The list included the following signs of nursing home abuse: Documented History of Violations: Nursing homes in [..]
11 Jun 2024
There is one common aspect of every case we handle for families whose loved ones have been injured or suffered death as a result of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse – Violation of Federal Laws and Regulations. The U.S. Government has long recognized the rights of the elderly and the [..]
4 Jun 2024
What should I do when I suspect nursing home abuse? When you moved a loved one into a nursing home facility, you are trusting them to provide the best possible care to the person you love. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse are common issues in the U.S., often caused [..]
28 May 2024
Chemical restraints refer to the administration of drugs by nursing home caregivers to inhibit a resident’s movement or freedom. These are typically used to restrain or sedate a resident, often because the caregiver lacks the resources to handle the situation or as a form of punishment. The most common chemicals [..]
Winning Results
$1,400,000
SETTLEMENT
against a nursing home for the choking death of a resident
$1,000,000
SETTLEMENT
against an assisted living facility for injury and wrongful death of a resident
$930,000
VERDICT
against a Middlesex County nursing home for a resident’s pressure ulcers and wrongful death
$3,000,000
SETTLEMENT
settlement for workers with mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis caused by asbestos in the workplace