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A medical error occurs when a patient sustains an injury by a healthcare professional who fails to properly perform medical duties. When a patient is injured due to medical malpractice, the hospital, doctor or medical staff are often found responsible. The insurance companies representing hospitals and other medical facilities have an obligation to compensate victims....

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the coronavirus has ravaged nursing homes across the United States. Nearly 40 percent of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have occurred in nursing homes, according to an AARP report. But there's another epidemic that is putting our elders in danger and one that isn't getting nearly as much...

Nursing home abuse and neglect are absolutely tragic, and what's even more tragic is that they're underreported. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it's important to know what to do if you suspect something might be wrong: how to identify abuse, and how to report it. You are your loved one's...

Our Alabama and Georgia attorneys discuss how contingency fees work in personal injury cases. Whether you were injured by someone else's negligence or your loved one was harmed in a nursing home, you may be looking to take legal action. One of the most common reasons why people don't hire an attorney to help them...

The federal government’s response to COVID-19 brings to mind a quote from former President Ronald Reagan: “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Or, as one skilled nursing home executive recently told The New York Times: “At the moment we’re in testing hell.”...

Nursing home neglect lawyers explain why families want to visit Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many states prohibited nursing homes from allowing visitors, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Now, many families want state officials to remove restrictions and allow families to visit loved ones in nursing homes, according to AL.com News. Little has...

Antipsychotic drugs are given to thousands of nursing home residents each day, even when it's not necessary. When these drugs are misused, they can put the lives of nursing home residents at risk. Many nursing home facilities are not held accountable when a resident is harmed as a result, according to a recent report by...

Nursing home neglect attorneys explain what you need to know More than 40 percent of coronavirus COVID-19 deaths in the United States have been linked to nursing home residents and workers, according to the latest statistics compiled by The New York Times. These figures add up to more than 59,000 deaths as of July 23....

Hip fractures are among the most common types of serious injuries sustained in nursing homes. When residents are properly cared for and nursing home staff provide adequate assistance, these injuries can be prevented. Hip fractures are generally common in older adults and can lead to serious complications or death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Preventing infection is vital in facilities like nursing homes to cut the risk of transmitting illnesses. That means employees at healthcare sites must learn to stay home when sick. HealthLeaders revealed a study that found healthcare workers often come to work sick and that flexible sick leave policies may help stop that. What causes infections in...