Nursing home residents rely on the staff to ensure their needs are met. From administering the correct medication at the right time to aiding in mobility to prevent bedsores, a nursing home staff must be vigilant in protecting the health and well being of elderly...
How nursing home workers can engage in financial abuse
The term “financial abuse” refers to a broad range of inappropriate behaviors intended to deprive a person of their assets for the benefit of someone else. Older adults in nursing home facilities are particularly vulnerable to financial abuse, which can take several...
Nursing home neglect can quickly lead to illness and death
For residents in nursing homes, total dependency on staff is common. The more compromised your loved one's mental abilities or mobility becomes, the greater their need for daily support. When staff members intentionally neglect someone or simply don't have enough...
Arson and felony murder charges: How they relate
Arson is a felony on its own. Many arsonists, however, do not plan to harm anyone. They believe they are setting fire to empty structures. The goal is to cause property damage, but not to cause injury or take a life. However, arson is incredibly dangerous and things...
Do wrongful death claims apply to fatal car accidents?
If a motor vehicle accident claimed the life of your loved one, the emotional and financial pain you will feel is palpable. Because you will never have that person back, you will need to find a way to compensate for their loss. In certain cases, filing a wrongful...
Qualified immunity and what it means for police misconduct
A bright light has been on police misconduct in recent months. You may have heard the term “qualified immunity” during these conversations, but it can be difficult to understand what it means in a legal sense. What is qualified immunity? In Georgia, police officers...
