Category: Personal Injury
Common Nursing Home Injuries
Nursing home residents face the risk of injury. Common nursing home injuries include traumatic brain injury, broken bones, spine and …
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Steps To Take If a Loved One Falls in a Nursing Home
If a loved one falls in a nursing home, provide medical care, including emergency care, if appropriate. Report the fall …
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Preventing Serious Infections in Nursing Homes
Over two million infections occur in U.S. nursing homes each year. These infections cause pain and health decline and also …
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Nursing Home Abuse and Dementia Patients: Why They Are Particularly Vulnerable
A study published in Clinical Interventions in Aging reports that dementia patients have an increased risk of abuse in nursing …
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What To Do If You Suspect Sexual Abuse in a Nursing Home
If you suspect sexual abuse in a nursing home, report the abuse to law enforcement immediately. Protect the person from …
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Understanding the Legal Responsibility of Nursing Homes in Elopement Cases
Garrett Phillips wasn’t expecting to hear that his mother-in-law wandered away from her residential care facility in Georgia. He expected …
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What To Do If You Slip and Fall at a Hotel in South Carolina
If you slip and fall at a hotel in South Carolina, seek medical attention. Tell a staff member and ask …
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The Link Between Malnutrition and Neglect in South Carolina Nursing Homes
The short answer: Malnutrition and dehydration in a nursing home are often signs that a resident isn’t receiving basic care, …
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Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Burn Injuries
More than 500,000 burn injuries occur in the United States each year. The CDC reports that more than 29,000 people …
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