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Can I Sue a Santa Fe Nursing Home for Bedsores Due to Not Turning a Resident?
Nursing home residents who are not mobile need to be turned periodically to avoid developing bedsores. When nursing homes fail to meet these acceptable standards of care, and it causes serious harm to a resident, the facility may be liable for any resulting damages. If your loved one developed bedsores…
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How Inadequate Training Increases the Risk of Nursing Home Abuse
One of the causes of nursing home abuse is inadequate staff training. Long-term care facilities that fail to properly train staff may be more likely to have incidents of nursing home abuse or neglect. Table of Contents Why Training Staff Is Important in Nursing Homes Nursing Home Abuse Linked to…
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When Could a Nursing Home Be Liable for Causing a Broken Hip?
Nursing home residents could have a broken hip from a fall or improper care. When these injuries occur, elderly residents and their families may be able to file a claim. Table of Contents Determining Liability for Nursing Home Resident’s Broken Hips Identifying Negligence in Nursing Home Hip Fracture Cases What…
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in Santa Fe
At PKSD, we join Santa Fe in celebrating Native American Heritage Month and honoring the rich legacy of New Mexico’s pueblos, tribes, and nations. Our city, whose name “Santa Fe” was built upon the ancestral lands of pueblos including the Tewa peoples, stands as America’s oldest capital city. It is…
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Nursing Home Restraints and Injuries: What You Need to Know
Deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most challenging and emotional choices families have to make. We rely on these facilities to offer compassionate care, maintain dignity and ensure the safety of loved ones. Table of Contents Are There Laws and Regulations on…
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How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer?
Are you concerned a loved one may be a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect? Do you think you need legal help but are worried about the cost? In this article, we answer key questions about the cost of hiring a nursing home abuse lawyer. Table of Contents How…
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Nursing Home Social Media Abuse: What Santa Fe Families Need to Know
Social media is a major part of daily life, helping people stay connected. However, when nursing home staff use it to harm or humiliate residents, it is abuse. Table of Contents Understanding Social Media Abuse in Nursing Homes What Are the Legal Consequences for Social Media Abuse? How Can I…
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Are Bedsores in Santa Fe Always a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect?
Bedsores are a common concern for the elderly, especially those living in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Not only are they extremely painful, but without proper treatment, they can lead to severe health complications, and even death. But are bedsores always a sign of neglect? In this article PKSD,…
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Proving Liability for Nursing Home Choking Deaths in Santa Fe
Nursing homes are entrusted with providing care and protecting the safety of some of our most vulnerable populations. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes meet the standards of acceptable care. Negligence in these facilities can lead to tragic outcomes, such as choking deaths. Below, our experienced nursing home abuse lawyers in…
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75 Long-Term Care Facilities in New Mexico Failed Their Unannounced Evaluations
Last month, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham held a news conference to reveal findings from a state evaluation of 91 long-term care facilities. The inspections were done in May, and nearly 90 percent of the facilities failed some portion of the evaluation. Four facilities failed entirely, while 11 received…
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