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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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreNursing 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…
Read MoreWhat Are the Symptoms and Risk Factors of Emotional Abuse in Santa Fe Nursing Homes?
Some may downplay emotional abuse in nursing homes because it does not directly cause physical injuries. Unfortunately, emotional abuse often affects elderly victims for far longer than physical harm. Our Santa Fe nursing home abuse lawyers discuss the signs and risk factors for emotional abuse in nursing homes. We also…
Read MoreFeeding Tube Injuries in Nursing Homes – Can You Sue?
Feeding tubes can be helpful in nursing homes. Aging residents sometimes are unable to digest solid food. Others may have a medical condition that makes eating normally impossible. While feeding tubes can be useful, they are not without risk. If an error occurs and it causes your loved one physical…
Read MoreCan You Protect Your Loved Ones From Nursing Home Abuse?
When aging parents or other elderly family members or loved ones are no longer able to care for themselves, many of us look to long-term care for help. While many facilities claim to have a wonderful lifestyle with high quality care, the news often reminds us that sometimes things go…
Read MoreResident-on-Resident Abuse in Nursing Homes – What it Is and Who May Be Liable
Resident-on-resident abuse in a nursing home is not something that is talked about much. Often, it is easy to overlook and label this type of abuse as an accident. Below, we discuss more about resident-on-resident abuse in nursing homes, including what it is and what you can do about it….
Read MoreOversight of Care at New Mexico Assisted Living Facilities Falls Short
Reports of neglect and substandard care is on the rise in assisted living facility centers across New Mexico. Violations facilities are most often cited for include increased instances of neglect, delayed medical care, failure to report incidents of abuse and more. One example of the gross negligence occurring involves a…
Read MoreKey Tips To Know When Looking for an Albuquerque Nursing Home
Nursing Home NeglectTrying to find the right nursing home for you or a loved one can be overwhelming. There are numerous options available, but how can you tell which ones are best able to meet you and your family’s needs? While many claim to offer exceptional care, the pandemic era showed us…
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