How To Recognize Signs of Nursing Home Emotional Abuse
When families make the often difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home for round-the-clock care, they expect their parents or relatives will be treated with respect. While many facilities meet that expectation, others may fall short in ways that are harder to detect than physical harm. One of the most overlooked […]
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Identifying Nursing Home Abuse Through Bedsores
When a person has to lie in a bed for an extended period, they are at risk of developing bedsores. These open sores form when blood flow is restricted in certain areas of the body. Without the appropriate care and attention from staff members, nursing home residents may develop painful bedsores that can lead to […]
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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: The Unseen Effect of COVID-19
For almost a year, families across the country have been denied the opportunity to visit their loved ones at nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and other long-term care (LTC) facilities. Keeping COVID-19 under control has resulted in families being separated from their elderly and sick loved ones. It has also been an unfortunate opportunity for […]
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When Can You Sue for Nursing Home Negligence?
Nursing homes, long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, convalescent homes, rest homes, or elder care facilities, and assisted living facilities; no matter what you call them, they are all designed to serve a purpose. These places provide care to the elderly or disabled who cannot wholly care for themselves. Facilities of this type owe a […]
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4 Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse You Shouldn’t Ignore
Placing your loved one in a nursing home is not an easy decision. When you decide that they need this level of care, it can be just as hard to decide what facility is right for them. You may have spent countless hours determining which nursing home would provide them the best care. Now, you […]
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Negligence Leading to a Nursing Home Fall
If your family member fell in a nursing home, you have the right to know why. We can help you get answers. Contact Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers for a free, confidential consultation so we can discuss what happened. There is no obligation when you contact us. Shocking Fall Statistics The Centers for Disease […]
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Medical Malpractice in Nursing Home Care
It’s difficult to know what to do if your family member suffered harm in a nursing home. In fact, it could be nearly impossible to get answers from the facility, let alone seek justice. You may be getting the runaround from staff or physicians. But your loved one is hurting, and you have a right […]
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Elder Care Fraud: What You Can Do to Stop It
If you suspect your family member is the victim of any kind of elder abuse or neglect, it’s important to act immediately. We welcome you to contact Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers for a free consultation. We’ll confidentially discuss what’s happening and what you can do. There is no obligation when you call. Elder […]
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Elder Abuse: What to Do if Your Loved One Is a Victim
You may have noticed unexplained injuries or behavioral changes with your loved one. Or, it may just be a feeling that something is not right. But if you suspect your loved one is suffering from abuse, we urge you to take action right away. The most important thing to know about elder abuse is that […]
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Nursing Home Abuse Can Be Easy to Overlook
If you are like most people with family members in a nursing home, you may not worry about nursing home abuse. You want to believe they are being treated well and receiving the best care possible. This makes it easier to ignore or downplay certain signs. The bruises in different stages of healing on your […]
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