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2011-12-31 | When the thought of a nursing home comes to mind, most people think of 24-hour care facilities.

2011-12-07 | A few years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidelines to stem the growing numbers of elderly who had become entrapped and injured with bed rails.

2011-11-20 | If you are harmed due to the negligence of another, you have the right to seek financial compensation for various factors associated with your injury.

2011-11-02 | Personal injury law can apply to a wide range of situations, but it is elementally simple: If you've been injured due to the negligence of another, you may have the basis for a personal injury lawsuit.

2011-09-21 | The NHRBR also guarantees a process for filing complaints, and quick investigations of all reports of abuse and neglect.

2011-09-18 | When an older person needs assistance, but not necessarily round-the-clock care, an assisted living center may be the answer.

2011-08-31 | Medical malpractice in its simplest terms is substandard care given by a medical professional; the substandard care must result in some type of harm or death for medical malpractice to have occurred.

2011-08-13 | When the elderly suffer loss of memory due to Alzheimer's, they are particularly vulnerable to nursing home abuse. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse of Alzheimer's patients happens more frequently than you would think.

2011-07-14 | Health issues intensify when an elderly person fractures a hip.

2011-06-09 | If your elderly loved one requires assistance from others to manage his or her finances, it is important that you pay careful attention to the transactions being made on your loved one's behalf.

2011-06-09 | Decubitis ulcers--most often called bed sores or pressure sores--are one of the most common symptoms of nursing home neglect.

2011-06-09 | f you have been injured due to someone else's negligence or reckless behavior, you will need a personal injury lawyer to determine if you have a valid legal claim.

2011-05-18 | As with all personal injury claims, there are statutes of limitations associated with nursing home abuse cases which set strict time limits regarding the filing of your lawsuit.

2011-04-20 | Suspicious injuries occurring in a nursing home setting may indicate nursing home abuse or neglect.

2011-03-16 | Cullan & Cullan M.D., J.D. is proud to announce that it has joined the B2B Green Alliance to promote eco-conscious business practices among law firms.

2011-03-13 | Entrusting the life of a loved one to a nursing home can be a difficult transition. No matter how much investigating and pre-checking you perform beforehand, there is always risk and fear involved.

2011-02-24 | Nursing homes receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds must comply with the provisions of the Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA 1987).

2011-01-26 | Even the smallest accidents can result in serious injury, and when your injury is caused by the careless behavior of another person, you need an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to ensue you receive the full compensation you are due.

2011-01-13 | Have you placed an elderly loved one in a nursing home to ensure round-the-clock, professional care? Perhaps, after some time, something seemed wrong.

2011-01-07 | Federal and state laws require that nursing homes maintain the highest standards of safety. However, many nursing homes continue to place residents in dangerous environments.