Recently a potential client asked this question: “I have a relative in a nursing home, and I suspect abuse. Do I have a legal standing to file a claim?” This is an excellent question. Why? Because most nursing home abuse victims will not, or cannot, allege abuse in the first place. Abuse is a crime….
[post_thumbnail] If you are considering filing a nursing home abuse claim, it is important to speak with an experienced attorney. In the event that you file a complaint against a nursing home, you will need to present all evidence of the losses or suffering that resulted from the nursing home’s conduct. Additionally, to strengthen your claim,…
[post_thumbnail] Federal guidelines require each nursing facility to develop and implement written policies and procedures prohibiting mistreatment, neglect, or abuse of residents. A resident in such a nursing facility is entitled to receive verbal and written notice of the rights and services to which he or she is entitled during their stay in the facility….
