Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Suing a Nursing Home for Restraint-Related Injuries

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 4, 2020December 7, 2022 in Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing 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 jobs easier. In any case, the overuse of restraints on residents, generally without […] Read More

Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements and Resident’s Rights

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 26, 2020December 7, 2022 in Nursing Home Abuse

Many 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. While this agreement may seem innocent enough, you could be forfeiting […] Read More

Ways Negligent Hiring and Supervision Can Lead to Nursing Home Abuse

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on April 14, 2020December 7, 2022 in Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing 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, these shortcuts can result in harm to a resident.Our legal team at Gordon & Partners further explain […] Read More

Holding a Nursing Home Liable for Resident Injuries from Wandering

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 26, 2020December 7, 2022 in Nursing Home Abuse

Due 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 result from wandering.If your loved one sustained injuries due to wandering while residing in […] Read More

Why Poor Hygiene Among Residents May Be a Sign of Nursing Home Abuse

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on January 21, 2020December 7, 2022 in Nursing Home Abuse

Many 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 assist residents with routine tasks like changing their clothing, assisting them with bathing […] Read More

Factors Contributing to an Increased Risk of Nursing Home Abuse in Women

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on November 25, 2019December 7, 2022 in Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing 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, these incidents go unreported all too often, which can put more people at […] Read More

Nursing Home Liability for Medication Errors

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on October 11, 2019December 7, 2022 in Nursing Home Abuse

A 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 overall health and well-being.If your loved one was harmed by a medication error in a nursing […] Read More

Minimizing Fall Risks in Nursing Home Facilities

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 3, 2019December 7, 2022 in Nursing Home Abuse

Every 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 of falls is twice as high for nursing home residents than it […] Read More

Holding a Nursing Home Responsible for Abuse or Neglect

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on July 17, 2019December 7, 2022 in Nursing Home Abuse

Many 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 attorneys discuss situations where a nursing home may be liable for an injury. If […] Read More

How Nursing Homes Try to Cover Up Abuse and Neglect

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 31, 2019December 7, 2022 in Nursing Home Abuse

It 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, this is often not the case.More than […] Read More

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