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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...

Nursing homes are similar to other health care facilities when it comes to the risk of exposure to unsanitary conditions. Residents and their families should be able to expect cleanliness and sanitary conditions in a nursing home. Nursing residents often suffer from several conditions linked to their age. Their immune systems are often not adequately...

We don't always know what to expect when admitting a loved one into a nursing home. Many facilities look similar on the surface. The staff that greets us may seem trustworthy. We don't always hear about what goes on behind the scenes until it's too late — a resident has been severely harmed due to abuse...

Nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable people. When placing a loved one into a facility, we like to think we can trust that they will receive the best care possible. When nursing homes aren't properly maintained and cleaned, or staff members aren't qualified to provide care, residents are at a heightened risk of...

In recent years, limited nursing home staffing has become a growing safety concern for residents. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect have more than doubled from 2013 to 2017. Flaws in staffing — including inadequate staffing, poor training, and poor screening — were identified as the leading risk factors....

Boating accidents happen often in Alabama and Mississippi waters. Common boating accidents include collisions with other boats or swimmers. They can also include injuries received on a boat, such as falling overboard or injuries due to fire or malfunction. If you are injured in a boating accident, your first course of action is to contact...