Life Care Centers of America, was indicted last week on charges of manslaughter, abuse and neglect in connection with the death of a 74 year old resident at their Massachusetts nursing home. While civil lawsuits are often pursued by family members as a result of nursing… Read More
Nursing home violence is often caused by angry, frustrated and over-worked staff members who take their problems out on residents. However, not all cases of physical abuse and assault which are suffered in nursing homes come directly from the employees. New research confirms that many nursing home… Read More
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a kids jewelry recall last week, after high levels of lead were found in the metal jewelry sets marketed as "Essentials for Kids". Approximately 20,000 packages containing the recalled jewelry were sold between August 2005 and April 2007 for… Read More
Two recent reports on the quality of care and quality of life for nursing home residents provide important information for families evaluating where their loved ones should live. To reduce the risk of nursing home neglect and improve the quality of life, the reports indicate that… Read More
In hospitals throughout the United States, those in need of emergency room treatment are forced to wait an average of four hours, according to a report released last week. Researchers found that overall wait times are longer than last year, and this raises serious concerns about… Read More
According to a report released by the Maryland Department of the Environment, more children in the state are being tested for lead poisoning, and fewer are being found to have elevated blood lead levels. Lead poisoning in Maryland is one of the most significant and widespread… Read More
In most nursing home lawsuits, understaffing is a significant contributing factor in the neglect or abuse. A recent study by the Columbia University School of Nursing seems to confirm this, drawing a direct connection between nurse staffing levels and the quality of care received by elderly.… Read More
The contact lens solution Complete MoisturePlus has been directly linked to a rare eye infection from Acanthamoeba, which can cause blindness. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are reviewing potential contact lens lawsuits for users who experienced problems. >>INFORMATION: Complete Moisture Plus Lawsuits (more…) Read More
Nursing home neglect and abuse occur with surprising frequency at some facilities. In many cases, these injuries could be prevented if the owners and administrators provide proper staffing, training and support for the employees who are entrusted with caring for the elderly residents. Although nursing home… Read More
A Wal-Mart baby bib recall has been announced as a result of excessive levels of lead discovered in the vinyl backing. Lead poisoning poses a significant danger for children, and can lead to brain damage, behavioral problems, and learning disorders. While lead poisoning is usually associated… Read More
