Medical Malpractice: When Trust in Healthcare Turns to Tragedy
If you or a loved one has suffered unexpected harm while under medical care, you might be left with a confusing mix of pain, anger, and a sense of betrayal....
The Week In Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: November 10, 2023
In an effort to raise awareness of neglect and abuse inflicted upon nursing home patients across the United States, we will periodically publish a composite of recent events reported by...
The Week In Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: October 24, 2023
In an effort to raise awareness of neglect and abuse inflicted upon nursing home patients across the United States, we will periodically publish a composite of recent events reported by...
How To Contact Your Nursing Home Ombudsman
A nursing home ombudsman serves a critical role in ensuring patient safety and protecting patient rights. But many families with loved ones in a nursing home do not know how...
How To Research A Nursing Home’s Staffing Levels Using Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare’s Website
Introduction Choosing a nursing home can be a complex and emotionally challenging process. Most all nursing homes claim they provide great care and are able to meet a prospective patient’s...
What Is The Cap On Medical Malpractice Claims In Indiana?
If you are seriously injured by medical malpractice in Indiana, the amount you can recover as compensation for your pain, human suffering, medical bills, and other harms is very likely...
Are Pressure Sores Life-Threatening?
Short Answer: Yes Yes, pressure sores can cause significant harm including pain, infection, sepsis, and even death. The vast majority of pressure sores can be prevented. If pressure sores are...
6 Ways Nursing Homes Exploit Patients Through Admission Agreements
Nursing homes are required to have admission agreements for their residents. These agreements define the rights and responsibilities of both the facility and the resident, as well as provide information...
Nursing Home Patient Rights: Understanding Your Protections
The Significance of Nursing Home Patient Rights As a nursing home patient, you have the legal right to receive high-quality care and to be treated with dignity and respect. These...
How Long Do You Have to File a Lawsuit Against a Nursing Home in Indiana?
Unfortunately, Indiana nursing homes have long ranked among the worst in the U.S., and far too many patients are neglected and abused. When nursing home corporations do not fulfill their...