Posts for the 'Medical Malpractice' Category
Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 2009 is being observed as National Brain Injury Awareness Month by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). A nationwide campaign is being conducted to help raise awareness about brain injuries and the importance of providing treatment, rehabilitation, support and resources for victims and their families.
>>INFORMATION: Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuits
Nursing Home Negligence Lawyers Face New Discovery Hurdles Created by Bush Administration
When a nursing home resident is injured due to the negligence of a facility or their staff, a nursing home lawsuit not only helps the family secure compensation, but also acts as an important safeguard to encourage the industry to provide the proper standard of care. However, a new rule enacted by President Bush in the last months of his administration has made it more difficult for nursing home negligence lawyers to obtain some of the information necessary to document cases for those who have been abused or neglected.
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Nursing Home Pressure Ulcers Occurred in 11% of Residents in 2004
According to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 11% of nursing home residents suffered from pressure ulcers in 2004. These painful and potentially life-threatening sores remain a serious problem at facilities throughout the country, and in many cases nursing home pressure sores can be prevented if certain steps are taken.
Nursing Home Restraint Use Continues to Drop
According to a report in USA Today, the number of facilities which use nursing home restraints has dropped from 21.1% in 1991 to only 5.5% in 2007. This decline demonstrates the growing recognition that the use of physical restraints can diminish the quality of life for the elderly and ill, and in some cases it can lead to serious injuries or death.
>>INFORMATION: Nursing Home Restraint Lawsuits
Nursing Home Ratings Released by Medicare
Last week, the federal government released a new nursing home rating system which assigns an overall score to every facility inspected by Medicare and assigns one to five stars for staffing, quality and health inspections. While the nursing home industry has raised concerns about the public posting of these ratings, the system is designed help families evaluate facilities and reduce the risk that their loved one will suffer from nursing home neglect or abuse.
Hospital Bedsore Lawsuits
According to a new government report, the occurrence of bedsores in hospitals has increased nearly 80% since 1993. These serious open wounds were mainly found among elderly patients, and can have a devastating impact on their overall health and quality of life. The medical malpractice lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. investigate potential hospital bedsore lawsuits nationwide.
Abuse of Nursing Home Residents Leads to Criminal Charges for Teen Workers
Six teenagers working at a Minnesota nursing home face criminal charges for abusing nursing home residents over a period of several months earlier this year. The criminal complaint indicates that they harassed, assaulted, groped and even spit in the mouths of residents suffering from conditions like Alzheimers and dementia. These despicable acts beg the question of how supervisors at the nursing home were so negligent that they did not know this was occurring with their teenage employees.
Elder Abuse in Nursing Home Caught on Video Tape
Many families who notice suspicious bruises or sudden changes in the behavior of their loved ones may suspect that nursing home abuse is the cause, yet they are often left with no proof. However, one family in Kentucky recently took matters into their own hands, setting up a hidden camera that caught the elder abuse on video tape.
Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuits For Residents Who Wander From The Facility
There are two recent news reports about nursing home residents who were found dead after they wandered from the facility where they were living. While many families may not initially suspect that nursing home neglect resulted in these situations, the facilities have an obligation to exercise reasonable care, depending on the condition of the resident, and to protect their residents from these types of tragedies.
>>INFORMATION: Nursing Home Wandering and Elopement
Extendicare Lawsuits for Nursing Home Neglect
Class action Extendicare lawsuits have been filed by lawyers in Minnesota and Washington as a result of widespread nursing home neglect and claims that Extendicare places profits before people by failing to consider their ability to care for residents before admitting them.
