While some accidents are simply that, many are caused by the negligence of another party. In some tragic incidents, this could evolve into a fatal accident that leaves the surviving family members with many questions. While many fatal tragedies happen on the roadways,...
Earlier in the spring, many members of the public applauded the state of Georgia’s efforts related to elder abuse investigation and prevention. In April, the Georgia General Assembly -- taking heed from Gov. Brian Kemp -- agreed to add $1.2 million to the state’s...
Elderly nursing home residents rely on the care and attention of the staff to ensure they are protected from harm. Unfortunately, a neglectful staff can cause irreparable physical and psychological damage. Two conditions that can quickly become apparent due to nursing...
While the adult children of elderly parents often equate nursing home abuse with physical signs and symptoms, the resident can struggle with abuse in many forms. One type of nursing home abuse that elderly residents might suffer is verbal abuse that can lead to...
Usually, people who choose to drink too much and then commit crimes, including operating while intoxicated, are responsible for their own behavior. If they injure someone else, they have to pay compensation to the victim or the victim’s family. Unfortunately, in...
Nursing homes, retirement centers and other assisted living facilities can attract criminals. For one, the residents at these facilities can be very vulnerable to criminal perpetrators, especially if the residents have issues with their health. Also, these facilities...
Nursing home abuse and neglect can lead to deaths which can cause family members to wrongfully lose a loved one. Surviving loved ones should know how a wrongful death claim may be able to help them with their damages. Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit? Who can...
Few things are more heartbreaking than reports of one in 10 seniors over 60-years-old suffering from elder abuse. Many of these victims also have dementia, which means that they can't call for help, or no one believes them if they do. However, in a rare display of...
What was supposed to be a temporary rehabilitation stay in a nursing home turned into a nightmare for an Arkansas family. Within two months of her March 2020 admittance, a 56-year-old woman was dead. In between that time, her family alleges in a wrongful death and...
Nursing homes and other care facilities rely heavily on Medicare and Medicaid patients for their income. This is not surprising since people over retirement age qualify for Medicare, and seniors and others with limited income and assets may also qualify for Medicaid....
