Category Archives: Nursing Home Abuse
Signs of Malnourishment in Care Homes and Seeking Justice
Because I specialize in personal injury cases, I’ve unfortunately seen far too many situations where loved ones are neglected in care homes. One issue that comes up often is malnourishment. It’s heartbreaking to think that a facility tasked with caring for vulnerable individuals could allow such neglect, but it happens more frequently than we’d… Read More »
Examples of Nursing Home Neglect and How to Achieve Justice
When we place our loved ones in the care of a nursing home, we trust that they will receive the attention, respect, and medical care they deserve. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. As a New Orleans personal injury lawyer, I can fight for the rights of your loved one if you believe they… Read More »
Examining Staffing Levels at Care Facilities
As individuals transition from living on their own to living in nursing homes or assisted living communities, they are making the change with the expectation that they will be receiving high-quality professional care and support. While this is often the case, there are also circumstances in which inadequate staffing levels lead to serious injuries…. Read More »
Risk of Harm in Understaffed Care Facilities
In Louisiana, as in many other places, people often rely on care facilities to meet the needs of family members and friends that require more assistance and support than can be provided at home. When nursing homes and long-term facilities are run well, they provide quality care to residents, but the risk of harm… Read More »