NURSING HOME ABUSE

Everyday thousands of frail elderly people suffer from preventable bed sores, avoidable falls and needless abuse and neglect in America's Nursing Homes. While most facilities advertise that they provide 24 hour, skilled-nursing care, in many instances, these same homes are frequently understaffed, by underpaid and sometimes under qualified employees. If you suspect that you or someone you know may have suffered from nursing home abuse of neglect, you need to be informed!

Injured in a Nursing Home?

If you suspect that you or someone you know may have suffered from nursing home abuse or neglect, you may need to consult with an attorney. Click here for a free case evaluation...

How to choose a Nursing Home that Cares

Finding a quality nursing home for yourself or a relative may be more difficult than you think. Click here for helpful tips to guide you...

Experiencing a problem with a Nursing Home?

Sometimes a resident or family member will make no progress by discussing a problem with the nursing home's employees. At this point, it's important to know who to call. Click here for more information…

FEATURED ARTICLES

• What Constitutes Nursing Home Abuse?
• How to Stop to Nursing Home Abuse -- Be Prepared to Act
• Checklist to Help You Spot Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
• New Law Protects Nursing Home Residents on Medicaid from Eviction.

SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS

• 2.3 Million Dollar Settlement - 92 year- old Plaintiff dies 34 days after being dumped from her wheelchair by negligent nurse’s aid.
• 1.9 Million Dollar Settlement - 75 year-old Plaintiff dies after developing multiple infected pressure sores during nursing home residency.
• 1.5 Million Dollar Settlement - 24 year-old brain injured Plaintiff suffers significant weight loss and develops contractures and multiple pressure sores during nursing home residency.
• 1.25 Million Dollar Settlement - 69 year-old stroke victim Plaintiff suffers 100 pound weight loss and develops multiple pressure sores on her lower extremities including one Stage II, two Stage III and one Stage IV. Subsequent lab cultures revealed the presence of fecal contaminants in her wounds.