Nursing Home Abuse Blog
Suing a Nursing Home for Restraint-Related Injuries
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Aug 03, 2020 in Nursing Home AbuseNursing home residents have the right to be treated with respect and free from any form of nursing home abuse, which could include the use of restraints. Sometimes these facilities use restraints to keep residents from harming themselves or to make their…
Read MoreNursing Home Arbitration Agreements and Resident’s Rights
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 25, 2020 in Nursing Home AbuseMany families turn to a nursing home or assisted living facility when their elders can no longer take care of themselves. These facilities may include an arbitration agreement in their contracts to be signed by a new resident and/or his or her loved one.…
Read MoreWays Negligent Hiring and Supervision Can Lead to Nursing Home Abuse
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Apr 13, 2020 in Nursing Home AbuseNursing homes have a responsibility to ensure that residents are properly cared for in a safe and healthy environment. However, when a facility and its administrators fail to hire qualified staff, provide inadequate training, or poorly supervise employees,…
Read MoreHolding a Nursing Home Liable for Resident Injuries from Wandering
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Feb 25, 2020 in Nursing Home AbuseDue to increased fall risks and other dangers, wandering is especially dangerous for nursing home residents. If a nursing home fails to take proper measures to secure entrances and exits, the facility could be held liable for a resident’s injuries that…
Read MoreWhy Poor Hygiene Among Residents May Be a Sign of Nursing Home Abuse
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jan 20, 2020 in Nursing Home AbuseMany families make the difficult decision to have their loved one placed in a nursing home when he or she can no longer live independently. Families trust these facilities to properly care for their loved one. However, when the nursing home fails to…
Read MoreFactors Contributing to an Increased Risk of Nursing Home Abuse in Women
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Nov 25, 2019 in Nursing Home AbuseNursing home abuse is a serious issue that affects some of our country’s most vulnerable people. While anyone who resides in a nursing home may be susceptible to abuse by a caregiver, women are at an increased risk of becoming victims. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreNursing Home Liability for Medication Errors
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Oct 10, 2019 in Nursing Home AbuseA medication error is a mistake in prescribing or administering medications. When nursing homes are understaffed and staff members are feeling tired and overworked, it is more likely that medication errors can happen, which can severely impact a resident’s…
Read MoreMinimizing Fall Risks in Nursing Home Facilities
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Sep 03, 2019 in Nursing Home AbuseEvery year, millions of people age 65 and older experience falls. More than one out of every four older adults in this age range suffer injuries caused by falling, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even more alarming, the rate…
Read MoreHolding a Nursing Home Responsible for Abuse or Neglect
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jul 16, 2019 in Nursing Home AbuseMany families depend on nursing home facilities and its staff to keep their loved ones safe and well cared for. Unfortunately, nursing home residents can still suffer injuries in this health care setting, which may be caused by abuse or neglect. Our…
Read MoreHow Nursing Homes Try to Cover Up Abuse and Neglect
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 30, 2019 in Nursing Home AbuseIt is not an easy decision to place a loved one in a nursing home. When you do, you trust the nursing home staff to care for your loved one. When abuse occurs, you expect the nursing home staff to respond appropriately and protect your loved one. Sadly,…
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