What is a Bedsore? A bedsore is a lesion on the skin resulting from prolonged or excessive pressure on the skin. Also referred to as a pressure ulcer, they are commonly found on bonier parts of the body such as the tailbone, hips, and heels. Bedsores are a serious problem among frail older adults, especially […]
Nursing home operators and unions are insulted and angered by the idea of allowing family members to install video and audio recorders in their respective family member’s room. Service Employees International Union Local 1199 representative Bob Angelo said that nursing homes are a highly regulated industry and are subject to many inspections. He added that lawyers […]
A nursing home lawsuit can be civil or criminal in nature, where a plaintiff (victim) seeks to hold the nursing home liable for negligence or abuse. Nursing home abuse victims are sometimes compensated without the need for a lawsuit. If there are disagreements about who is at fault or how much compensation is appropriate a […]
As the baby boomer generation ages, the need for nursing home facilities continues to rise. These facilities are largely run by corporate chains with a strong attention on profit. Unfortunately, putting the care of our seniors in the hands of these corporations does not always bode well. The increasing number of nursing home residents and […]
Last week, a lawsuit was filed against a California man who owns 57 skilled nursing facilities across the state. The allegations include “fraud, unfair business practices, and violations of residents’ rights by intentionally misrepresenting the quality of services and care provided.” The lawsuit is the culmination of an almost 4-year long investigation of the company’s […]
A Delaware corporation that operates 146 nursing facilities across 11 different states settled a $128 million case with the United States government. Extendicare agreed to the settlement relative to allegations that the corporation billed Medicare and Medicaid for substandard skilled nursing services from 2007 to 2013. This settlement covers 33 of the company’s nursing homes […]
On June 7, Tracy Morgan’s limousine bus was hit by a Wal-Mart truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. The bus was at a “dead stop” when hit by the company’s truck going 65 miles an hour. Three days later, Morgan filed a negligence lawsuit against the world’s largest retailer. Investigations revealed that the truck driver […]
In 2013, the number of claims filed for dog bites increased nearly 6% totaling 17,369 claims. The average cost for one of these claims is $27,862, a number that has increased 45% over the last ten years. Overall, these claims account for more than a third of all liability-claim dollars paid out of homeowners insurance […]
This month, a Dallas-based woman won a $73 million lawsuit against Boston Scientific Corp. She sued the medical device company over injuries and pain caused by its pelvic mesh products. Boston Scientific Corp is now facing 12,000 lawsuits over these products, which are used for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence. The woman […]
Nursing home neglect is a serious matter. One that can lead to grave medical issues and even death, as is the case with a Lakeland Nursing Home this week. A lawsuit has been filed against a Florida nursing home, claiming that before her death last year, the resident developed serious medical issues as a result […]