Kernicterus Lawsuits: Failure to Monitor Newborn Bilirubin
Kernicterus Lawsuits: Failure to Monitor Newborn Bilirubin Kernicterus is a rare but catastrophic form of permanent brain damage that occurs when an infant’s jaundice—or, more precisely, severe hyperbilirubinemia (excessive bilirubin...
How to Read the Indiana CMS ‘2567’ Deficiency Report
How to Read the Indiana CMS ‘2567’ Deficiency Report The CMS Form 2567, known as the “Statement of Deficiencies,” is the official Indiana nursing home deficiency report generated by the...
Birth Injury: Improper Use of Forceps and Vacuum Extractors
The birth of a child should be a joyous occasion, but for some families, a preventable birth injury can lead to lifelong challenges. The use of delivery assistance tools like...
Wandering & Elopement Injuries in Nursing Homes
When a nursing home resident with dementia or cognitive decline goes missing, the outcome can be devastating. Nursing home wandering injuries and elopement incidents—situations where a resident leaves their designated...
The Hidden Danger of Choking in Nursing Homes
Choking is a silent but deadly risk in nursing homes—one that is often overlooked until tragedy strikes. Elderly residents, especially those with neurological disorders, physical impairments, or cognitive decline, are...
Preventable Medical Errors: A Leading Threat to Patient Safety
Preventable medical errors remain one of the most serious challenges facing the American healthcare system today. According to the authors of Medical Error Reduction and Prevention, over 200,000 patient deaths...
Can I Sue a Nursing Home for My Loved One’s Wrongful Death?
Losing a loved one is never easy—but when the death occurs in a nursing home under circumstances involving neglect, abuse, or inadequate care, families are left with far more than...
Indiana’s Nursing Homes Rank Among Worst in the Nation for Staffing—What That Means for Residents
Nursing home residents depend on adequate staffing to receive proper care, but in Indiana, chronic understaffing has reached a crisis level. According to an IndyStar analysis of federal data, Indiana...
How Nursing Homes Try to Cover Up Pressure Sores from Families
Pressure sores, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers, are a serious sign of neglect in nursing homes. These painful wounds develop when residents are not properly repositioned, hydrated, or...
Understanding the Different Types of Staging of Pressure Sores
Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are serious injuries that develop when sustained pressure restricts blood flow to the skin and underlying tissues. They most commonly affect...