Obtaining a Copy of the Nursing Home Incident Report Long-term care facilities are legally required to create a nursing home incident report following any serious injury or allegation of abuse. State regulations and federal guidelines via CMS, mandate that after a serious event occurs, the facility must conduct an internal investigation. Following the internal investigation,...
Should I Pay for a Private Autopsy After My Parent Dies in a Nursing Home?
Losing a parent is devastating under any circumstances. When that loss happens in a nursing home, assisted living facility or long-term care facility, families are often left with unanswered questions. Was my parent receiving proper care? Did neglect or abuse contribute to their wrongful death? Why did my parent die so suddenly? Why wasn’t an...
How to Recognize Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Nonverbal Patients
Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious concerns that can significantly impact the health and well-being of elderly and vulnerable individuals. Unfortunately, nonverbal patients are the most likely to be abused or neglected. Recognizing signs of abuse and neglect can be particularly challenging when the patient is nonverbal due to conditions such as dementia, stroke,...
Was my Parent’s Passing in a Nursing Home a Wrongful Death?
Getting Answers Following a Suspicious Death in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility Questioning whether your loved one’s sudden passing away in a nursing home was a wrongful death? Is a death certificate always accurate on cause of death? Spotting elder abuse or neglect is difficult when you must rely on the facility’s own...
Can I Sue a Nursing Home if I am Not Sure What Caused Mom’s Injury?
Unknown Nursing Home Injuries Lawsuit How can I sue a nursing home if I am not sure how my Mom was injured? We get asked this question all the time as nursing home abuse attorneys. The truth is, most families are not sure how their loved one was injured inside the facility. Many families are...
