According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), work related deaths in the United States increased by nearly 10% in 2005. For the fourteenth year in a row, the most likely cause for a work injury fatality was a highway accident. >>INFORMATION:… Read More
A nursing home employee in Ohio faces murder charges after pushing an elderly resident causing him to fall and suffer injuries which ultimately led to his death. This nursing home abuse had devastating consequences, yet such use of force is not uncommon in facilities across the… Read More
Botox is best known as a cosmetic injection people receive to reduce wrinkles and signs of aging. However, for some children with cerebral palsy, botox is now being used to treat symptoms of the disability by relieving uncontrollable muscle tightness which prevents normal function. (more…) Read More
A recent study indicates that popular antidepressants, such as Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil, may carry side effects which substantially increase the risk of fractures for older people taking the medications. (more…) Read More
Every year thousands of elderly residents of nursing homes are killed as a result of not getting enough food or water. Nursing home dehydration lawsuits are filed to pursue compensation for these helpless residents who are unable to feed themselves and monitor their own nutritional intake. … Read More
Antidepressant side effects may pose a suicide danger for adults, as well as children. The FDA is considering an expanded black box warning for medications such as Zoloft, Lexapro, Prozac and Paxil, regarding the increased the risk of suicide. (more…) Read More
Federal regulations require that nursing home care plans be completed for all residents. These assessments are to be done when the resident enters the facility and updated throughout their stay. Unfortunately, many serious injuries are caused each year by the facility's failure to properly create or follow… Read More
A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the number of deaths among elderly individuals caused by falls has risen sharply since 1993. (more…) Read More
