According to a study in Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in an Aging America, intimidation in nursing homes is a type of elder abuse. If a nursing home staff member is intimidating your senior loved one, it might be seriously detrimental to their care and mental health. It can also indicate more severe problems …
You might not think your senior loved one could become addicted to medication, illegal drugs, or alcohol while living in a nursing home. Unfortunately, substance abuse in nursing homes is a real possibility that hurts seniors and their families. Even misusing prescription drugs can result in several health issues such as heart attacks, kidney and …
When you decide to place your elderly loved one in the care of a nursing home, you trust that the facility’s staff will care for them and treat them with respect. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. According to the National Research Council’s report on elder mistreatment, 2.5 million people in nursing homes and …
Sepsis is a serious medical condition that can be caused by any type of bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. Sepsis is triggered by the body’s response to an infection. When your body is fighting an infection, it normally releases chemicals into the bloodstream. Sepsis occurs when the body’s response to these chemicals is out of …
When a driver fails to yield right of way to other motor vehicle drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, they are not only breaking the law. Their actions could also cause serious injuries, as well as property damage. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), failure to yield is one of the major causes of accidents that …
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that trauma victims sometimes suffer. PTSD in nursing homes has become more prevalent as more trauma survivors reach the age of requiring long-term care. Symptoms of PTSD, according to the Mayo Clinic, include: Anxiety Avoidance Flashbacks to the traumatic event Nightmares Aggressive or self-destructive behavior Suicidal …
If you witness nursing home abuse, you have the right to either visit with the nursing home management immediately to report the abuse, contact Adult Protective Services, or even contact law enforcement if the facts and circumstances would necessitate police involvement. Understand the Types of Nursing Home Abuse You may wonder what you should do …
Whenever you visit public spaces like shopping malls, offices, and other establishments, you should feel safe and protected against crimes or any forms of violence. But if you get hurt, it may be due to inadequate security on the premises. Rather than go after the perpetrator, you can seek compensation from the property owner or …
Rollover accidents are dangerous for everyone involved because they put vehicles in a very dangerous position. Most vehicles are not designed to have security features on the roof of the car. If the car pulls onto its top, they will likely suffer extreme damage. Rollover accidents usually cause severe injuries for everyone in the car. …
Drunk driving leads to thousands of injuries and deaths in the United States alone and millions of dollars in property damage. Drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians are all at risk when a drunk driver makes the foolish and dangerous decision to get behind the wheel. If you or a loved one was involved in an …
Malnutrition occurs when the body does not have the proper levels of nutrients from a diet. For elderly adults, malnutrition can happen easily and have devastating medical consequences. According to Advances in Nutrition, elderly adults are at an increased risk of developing nutritional deficiencies, partly from impairments that may come naturally with age. For example, …
Thankfully, many slip and fall accidents do not cause injury. But the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one of every five falls does cause a serious injury, such as a broken bone or head injury. Falls are also the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Across the nation, …
Nursing home abuse is a growing problem in the United States. More facilities face staffing issues and provide inadequate training for the tasks asked of their employees. With staff stretched thin, many nursing homes have tense environments, pushing employees to commit nursing home abuse. If your loved one suffered injuries resulting from nursing home abuse, …
A New York wrongful death lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to build a wrongful death case based on your loved one’s fatal accident. Almost any type of negligence injury that leads to death in New York could support a wrongful death case. Let a member of our wrongful death team evaluate …
A New York slip and fall injury lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to help you seek an award after a fall injury. New York law may allow you to hold the property owner responsible if you suffered injuries because of a slip or trip hazard on their property. At Ben Crump …
If you suffered injuries because of absent, inadequate, or faulty security on a property in New York, you might be able to hold the owner or occupier of that property responsible for the injuries and other losses you endured. Under New York law, property owners have a duty to keep guests and visitors to their …
If you or a loved one suffered an injury or worsening health condition because of a negligent doctor or another medical care provider, you may be able to pursue compensation under the New York medical malpractice laws. This type of action may allow you to hold the doctor, hospital, clinic, or practice legally responsible. If …
Whether you believe you qualify to join a class action already in progress or you wonder if others suffered the same experience you did, a New York class action lawsuits lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC can help. We will review your case for free and determine if it may support a mass tort. We …
If an aggressive driver caused your New York car accident and injuries, you may be able to file an insurance claim and hold them responsible for your related losses, in some cases. While New York car accident laws are somewhat complicated, a New York aggressive driving accident lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC can help. …
Side-impact collisions (also known as broadside or T-bone collisions) occur when one vehicle strikes another along its side. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a side-impact collision, you might be able to file a lawsuit to recover compensation from the at-fault driver. You can begin the process by consulting with a Tallahassee …
