The statute of limitations for nursing home abuse lawsuits in Nevada is two years from the date of when the injury was discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered. If you suspect your loved one has been abused or neglected,...
Expert witnesses commonly give vital testimony in wrongful death cases. If you’ve had a loved one die and someone else is at fault, you may file a civil lawsuit against the party responsible for his or her death. Wrongful death...
Under many circumstances, you can sue a nursing home for dehydration and malnutrition. According to studies, 30% to 70% of older people in healthcare facilities suffer from malnutrition, often with severe consequences. While dehydration and malnutrition can result from medication...
If you believe a family member or other person in your life is experiencing nursing home neglect, and you decide to file an injury claim, you’re going to need to get prepared. You’ll need to show that the required elements...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fmm3TZ9S9Y Rocky:It’s not easy to leave an elderly relative at a nursing home. Especially because we often see seniors not being properly cared for at these facilities. Christopher Burke of the Burk Injury Lawyers is here to discuss nursing home...
Are you wondering what to do after the death of your loved one in a nursing home? This may be the article for you. Although an autopsy is not legally required in a suspicious nursing home death, it may help...
Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are classified into four stages depending on how severe they are: Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and Stage 4. Medical professionals can now classify a wound objectively thanks to the specific features clearly explained...
During the pandemic, cases of neglect within long-term care facilities are on the rise. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a surge in resident deaths within nursing homes. While 39% of coronavirus deaths are nursing home residents, the increase in...
