Elder abuse can occur when family members are the ones supporting an aging adult, and it can also be an issue at residential care facilities like nursing homes. Much like children, older adults experiencing cognitive decline and other health issues related to their...
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Month: November 2022
Why fatal car wrecks sometimes lead to wrongful death lawsuits
Although car crashes are a part of daily life in Georgia, most people assume that their families will never feel the effect of a major wreck. Thousands of Georgia residents every year get injured or die in car crashes, and the people affected by the wreck, as well as...
3 serious health issues connected with nursing home neglect
The point of a nursing home is to give older adults and other people unable to provide for their own daily care proper support. Families often turn to nursing homes when an older adult has dementia or limitations on their physical mobility. While you may have turned...
What happens if a nursing home hires a dangerous worker?
The people living in nursing homes are often very vulnerable. They may be physically weak because of their age or due to health conditions. Some of them that may lack the mental acuity to even argue on their own behalf effectively due to conditions like Alzheimer's...
Inadequate security efforts can lead to liability for businesses
Businesses and other property owners often responsible when people get hurt on their premises. A standard premises liability claim might involve a slip-and-fall incident or poorly maintained stairs in an apartment building leading to serious injuries. People who fall...