Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Defense

There are many things that you can do to prevent neglect and abuse claims at your New York nursing home. One of these the most important things is properly training your employees. Many nursing home neglect or abuse claims are based on negligence, rather than...

As readers of this blog know, New York nursing homes, and nursing homes throughout the United States, have a legal duty of care to their residents. Unfortunately, many in our industry do not provide the care and safety that duty requires, and as a result, they face...

Healthcare professionals join the medical field to help their patients. For those who work in nursing homes, it can be difficult if they are accused of injuring their patient in this setting. Common claims There are several common nursing home personal injury claims...

Nursing home neglect is a serious issue that can affect the health and well-being of residents and expose health care entities to legal liability. However, New York health care entities can take steps to avoid nursing home neglect accusations, and there are possible...

Healthcare professionals join the medical field to help their patients. For those who work in nursing homes, it can be difficult if they are accused of injuring their patient in this setting. Common claims There are several common nursing home personal injury claims...

When a nursing home resident suffers an illness or injury or passes away, the resident’s loved ones may allege that the nursing home failed to provide the resident with adequate care. If the resident’s family decides to file a lawsuit against the nursing home, the...

A lawsuit against your nursing home can cause you significant financial damages and seriously tarnish your business reputation. When people hear about claims of nursing home abuse or neglect, they may automatically assume the nursing home is at fault. This is somewhat...

Abuse of elderly patients is one of the most common forms of nursing home neglect, yet even experienced administrators have difficulty spotting instances of patient abuse by their staff. Understanding the various forms of elder abuse and being alert to various warning...

It is all too easy for a long-term care facility to be sued by a resident. These lawsuits can be financially damaging, and they can negatively impact your business’ reputation as well. Fortunately, there are ways you can proactively address problematic situations,...

New York residents working in nursing homes have a great deal of responsibility. People trust nursing home staff to take care of their loved ones when they can no longer take care of themselves. As a nursing home worker, you are held to a high standard of care when it...