Nursing Home Neglect
Slip and Falls at Nursing Homes
Seniors are more likely to slip and fall and more likely to suffer severe injuries after a fall than younger people. Their advanced age often means they have balance and stability issues. When older people have injuries, it takes much more time to fully heal than for young people. Sadly, most seniors don’t have the…
Read MoreWhy Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements in Nursing Home Contracts Are a Bad Idea
It’s a common trend in almost every business: The owners of the business don’t want your claim to be heard before a jury of your peers, so they insert an arbitration clause. You sign the contract thinking you’ll be given a fair shake even if something goes wrong, but then you’re relegated to arbitration instead…
Read MoreNursing Home Falls – Accidents and Protocols
Nursing homes take care of seniors. It’s almost a given that a senior will fall if he/she lives long enough. As we age, it becomes easier to lose our balance. Falls can cause death or serious injuries because the bones of older people are more brittle, and it’s harder to recuperate than when you were…
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