Common Causes of Death in Rehabilitation Centers
When a loved one goes into a rehabilitation center, it can be a scary event. Trauma due to illness or injury can cause families to [...]
DOJ Cracks Down on Elder Fraud and Nursing Home Abuse in Broad National Initiative
There’s a considerable amount of decisions to make when an elderly loved one needs the care of professionals. Making the decision to take them out [...]
Know Your Rights: Legal Options for Loved Ones After a Norovirus Outbreak in Nursing Homes and Rehab Facilities
Placing a loved one in a nursing home or rehab facility requires tremendous amounts of trust in the safety, the staff, and the environment they [...]
What Evidence Is Needed to Prove Nursing Home Neglect?
As a resident of a nursing home, your loved one is in an extremely vulnerable state. Depending on their condition, they may be in pain, [...]
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Wrongful Death Cases Against Rehab Facilities
Wrongful death in a rehabilitation or detox facility: It’s not something any family or friend wants to think about. Putting a loved one in a [...]
Hidden Tragedies: The Rising Tide of Wrongful Deaths in Rehabilitation Facilities
Wrongful deaths due to medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Johns Hopkins says more than 250,000 people die [...]
California Penal Code 368-368.7 for Elder Abuse
California Penal Code 368-368.7 is meant to protect elders and “adults whose physical or mental disabilities or other limitations restrict their ability to carry out [...]