The Morgan Keegan lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, have been reviewing potential arbitration claims for investors who lost money in several RMK Bond Funds since January 2008. New cases are still being reviewed for investors who have lost over $10,000.00 off of their initial investment. (more…) Read More
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. (more…) Read More
According to the Fifth Annual Healthgrades Patient Safety in American Hospitals Study of 2008, there are over 270,000 hospital deaths every year that could be prevented. These hospital malpractice mistakes should not occur if doctors, nurses and hospital staff follow the proper standards of medical care,… Read More
According to a recent government report, residents at nursing homes owned by for-profit companies could be at greater risk of nursing home neglect and abuse injuries. In each of the past three years, 94% of for-profit-nursing homes were cited by inspectors for deficiencies, compared with only… Read More
Yesterday, a Razor Scooter recall was issued over 100,000 three-wheel "PowerWing" scooters sold between October 2007 and September 2008. The Razor scooters contain sharp edges on the underside of the foot platform, which has caused several children to suffer severe ankle injuries and torn Achilles tendons.… Read More
Last week, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008, which is designed to preserve the right to file a nursing home lawsuit in court to hold facilities accountable for abusive and negligent care of residents. The House Judiciary… Read More
Since March 2008, the financial fraud lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk have been reviewing potential Schwab YieldPlus arbitration claims for investors who lost over $10,000 of their initial investment in the ultrashort bond fund. While most shareholders withdrew any remaining investment months ago after they experienced… Read More
A nursing home neglect lawsuit has been filed in Montana against Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation following the death of a resident who fell at least four times during a 35-day stay. The family alleges that the Evergreen nursing home caused the death by failing to maintain… Read More
Many families who are looking for a nursing home to provide the care for a loved one that they can not provide in their own home, do less research about facilities in their area than they would do when buying a new car. There are several… Read More
A West Virginia nursing home trial began last week as a result of the death of a resident at the Heartland of Charleston, which is owned by Manor Care, one of the largest operators of nursing homes in the United States. >>INFORMATION: Nursing Home Wrongful Death… Read More
