Category: Nursing Home Neglect
Injuries in nursing homes are unfortunately a common occurrence throughout Alabama. In many situations, the nursing home is responsible for injuries that happen to nursing home residents. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have a duty to provide an environment that is safe. If disregard for patient safety on…
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you trust the facility to provide the attentive and compassionate care that your family member needs and deserves. Unfortunately, that trust can be broken when you discover that your loved one has been the victim of abuse or…
If your loved one in the nursing home shows signs of abuse, you should act immediately to ensure their safety and protect their legal rights. Call Gartlan Injury Law for more information. Finding out that your loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect can be…
As the population of older adults grows in the United States, so does the problem of elder abuse. According to the National Council on Aging, one in ten elderly Americans aged 60 and above has experienced some form of abuse. Unfortunately, many instances of abuse go unreported. In…
As we grow older, many of us will reach a point where we need to depend on others for care. In time, we may become almost entirely dependent on caregivers for our health and well-being. Unfortunately, this also makes us vulnerable to abuse if those entrusted with our…
As we age, we may reach a point where we require around-the-clock assistance for medical care, hygiene, and other daily living tasks. Nursing homes exist to provide such care. Residents depend greatly on the facility and the caretakers who work there. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect occurs all too…
When a person remains in a sedentary position for too long, the resulting pressure can cause the skin to break down and painful sores to develop. These wounds are commonly known as bedsores or skin ulcers. They tend to occur on areas of the body that cover bony…
Nursing home neglect is an intentional or unintentional failure to provide nursing home residents with a reasonable standard of care that keeps them free from harm. It is basically the inadequate care of residents. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities in Alabama are entrusted with the health and…