Below is an example of the framework for an Opening Statement in a nursing home abuse and neglect case. In trial, both parties make an opening statement to introduce a roadmap of what the jury will hear throughout the trial. Plaintiff’s Opening Statement in a Nursing Home Negligence Trial Your Honor, members of the jury,...
Silver Lake Healthcare Center Lawsuits & Survey Citations
Background Information on Silver Lake Healthcare Center Located at 905 Tower Road in Bristol, PA, the Silver Lake Healthcare Center is just across the street from Lower Bucks Hospital in Bucks County. The facility is relatively large with 174 beds. Silver Lake Healthcare Center is owned by OMG MSTR LSCO, LLC and known by the...
Can You Sue an Assisted Living Facility for a Fall?
Assisted living facilities provide personalized care and assistance and are supposed to ensure the safety and well-being of their residents. However, accidents can and do happen, even in the best circumstances. What if your loved one slips and falls? Can you sue an assisted living facility for a fall? Yes, in some instances, you can...
York Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Lawsuits & Citations
Background Information on York Nursing and Rehabilitation Center York Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit Bedrock Care nursing home run under the legal business name of York Operating, LLC. The facility is located in Oak Lane, Pennsylvania at 7101 Old York Road. York Nursing and Rehabilitation Center hosts 240 beds and accepts both Medicare...
How to Prove Hospital Negligence in Florida
Hospital negligence is a silent killer that causes the death of many patients every year. It also causes disability and injury to others. Fortunately, the law allows you to seek compensation if a hospital’s negligence caused your injury. You probably wonder, How do you prove when a hospital is negligent? Proving hospital negligence can be...
Bed Sore Lawsuit Results in $350,000 Settlement for Plaintiff
Bed Sore Lawsuit Ends in $350,000 Settlement for Elderly Plaintiff The plaintiff, an elderly woman who we will call Mrs. [Name], was admitted to a nursing home for long-term care. During her stay, the nursing home staff failed to adequately care for her, resulting in the development of severe bed sores. The plaintiff, through her...
Arbor Trail Rehab Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuits & Allegations
Information on Arbor Trail Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center Arbor Trail Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center can be found at 611 Turner Camp Road in Inverness, Florida. This 116-bed, for-profit facility is owned by Sovereign Healthcare Holdings, LLC. It is also known by its legal business name of Sovereign Healthcare of Inverness, LLC. At the...
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center Lawsuits and Citations
Background Information on Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center is a 115-bed facility located at 1111 South Highland Avenue in Clearwater, Florida. The legal business name of the facility is Fi-Highland Pines, LLC. It is owned by the Florida Institute for Long Term Care, LLC. At the time of this post, Highland Pines...
Average Settlement for Hospital Negligence in Florida
Hospital negligence is a silent killer that causes the death of many patients every year. It also causes disability and injury to others. Fortunately, the law allows you to seek compensation if a hospital’s negligence caused your injury. You probably wonder, How do you prove when a hospital is negligent? Proving hospital negligence can be...
Average Settlement for a Nursing Home Fall in Florida
More and more information is coming out about elder law issues. Specifically, senior citizens can experience many problems in a nursing home, including falling due to the facility’s negligence. If you or a loved one has experienced this issue, you may want to know the average settlement for a nursing home fall. If you or...