On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Jan 18, 2021 | Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is never easy, especially these days when many facilities are limiting visits. However, nursing home employees still must do their jobs. Unfortunately, disturbing stories are starting to emerge about nursing home abuse and neglect...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Jan 14, 2021 | Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
Elderly nursing home residents can suffer serious injuries after slips, trips and falls. From broken bones to torn ligaments, the injuries can be painful, long lasting and ultimately lead to problems in mobility. A nursing home’s staff is responsible for keeping the...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Dec 24, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
Most people are aware that Elder Abuse is a problem, far fewer realize just how big of a problem it is. It exists in every region, every state, and every major city in the country. In fact, there’s a decent chance a person you know has been a victim. Approximately 1...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Dec 8, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
For those of us that have parents in nursing homes and independent living facilities, our worst fear is elder abuse. After all, our parents took care of us for decades and helped make us who we are today. So, it is natural that we want to make sure that same love and...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Nov 25, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
Of all the sacrifices most of us have had to make in 2020, not being able to visit loved ones who live in nursing homes and similar facilities is one of the toughest. Especially now that the holidays are here, it can feel like something is missing without a visit to...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Oct 28, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
Elderly nursing home residents are at the mercy of the staff they interact with on a daily basis. If those staff members become negligent or abusive, the resident can suffer physical injuries, emotional damage or worsening conditions. It is necessary to recognize the...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Oct 22, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
Thousands of Georgia residents have family members who reside in assisting living centers, or other facilities commonly referred to as “nursing homes.” Sometimes, people need help with the day-to-day parts of their lives, and these types of facilities can be very...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Oct 21, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
While individuals might put nursing home negligence and nursing home abuse into different categories, the outcome is generally the same. Whether the harm is caused intentionally or through inattention, elderly nursing home residents will likely suffer injuries or...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Sep 28, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
Bedsores, also known as decubitus or pressure ulcers, kill more patients each year than every type of cancer, except lung cancer, according to a study by a top UCLA researcher. Furthermore, the U.S. spends $26.8 billion a year on treatment costs for bedsores. The...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Sep 15, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
When a loved one is living in a nursing home, we expect them to receive the care and attention we cannot provide ourselves. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Residents in some Atlanta nursing home facilities experience neglect or abuse, due in part to failed...