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Our nursing home negligence lawyers at Pintas & Mullins warn that bed sores, also known as pressure sores, pose a serious threat to nursing home residents across the nation. If left untreated, pressure sores can cause several complications – gangrene, sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, osteomylitis and even death. However, it is important to remember that bed sores can …
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A jury recently ordered a nursing home accused of fraudulent billing, among other illegal practices, to pay more than $28 million in penalties. The case was filed after two former employees of the facility came forward with the information. Nursing home negligence lawyers at Pintas & Mullins remind the public that whistleblower cases such as this …
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Nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys report that the Golden Age Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Centerville, Iowa has been fined for three separate incidents of neglect since September 2012. All three incidents resulted in resident deaths. The most recent event occurred in November 2012, when a 91-year-old woman, Mable Stafford, died of pneumonia. Stafford’s daughter, …
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According to Mayo Clinic, the causes of bedsores typically result from prolonged pressure on the skin and include pressure, friction, or shear. Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, result from injuries to the skin and underlying tissue in relation to prolonged pressure from sitting or lying down. Pressure ulcers often occur in the elderly …
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Bedsores are often caused by elder abuse at nursing homes. When elderly residents of nursing homes suffer from bedsores, also known as pressures sores or pressure ulcers, nursing home abuse or neglect is often the cause of this preventable condition. If your elderly loved one is suffering from bedsores, you may have a strong case to …
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Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight a recent verdict against Emeritus, an assisted-living giant that offers apartment living communities to seniors. The Sacramento jury ordered the company to pay $23 million in connection to the death of an 81-year-old woman. Emeritus is the largest assisted living operator in the nation, with more than 50,000 …
The presence of bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, often indicates nursing home abuse. An understaffed nursing home does not have the resources necessary to adequately care for elderly residents’ needs. The care they require includes repositioning, proper hygiene, nutrition, hydration, and attention to their skin when bedridden or in wheelchairs for most of the …
Recently, myfoxdc.com reported that St. Thomas More Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Maryland is responsible for a fatal neglect case. The home has a considerable history of safety and health violations. One former resident claims he nearly died from neglect at the Center. Our nursing home neglect lawyers at Pintas & Mullins are particularly concerned …
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, refer to the area of the body that suffers skin damage due to staying in the same position for too long. Typically, people in nursing homes who require extensive care, such as needing help to move or change positions, are likely to succumb to such sores if they are …
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers warn that wrongdoing is once again being exposed at Lexington Health Care of Orland Park, Illinois. In 2011, a Lexington employee was charged with sexually assaulting a resident after a co-worker caught him in the act. The whistleblower is now suing Lexington for wrongful termination. The man accused of …
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Some nursing home abuse conditions could be easily resolved to improve the quality of life for elders nationwide. A recent article by the New York World stressed the necessity of reducing bed sore problems in nursing homes. Our experienced nursing home lawyers agree that bedsores are simply unacceptable. New York City appears to have a particularly egregious …
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Age plays a significant role in the development of bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or pressure sores. Therefore, many elderly residents of nursing homes are at risk for developing these bedsores due to decreased mobility and placing pressure on one body part for extended periods of time either in a chair or in a bed. …
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If your elderly loved one suffered bedsores while in a nursing home, the injury is likely to have resulted from nursing home abuse or neglect. Your elderly loved one may have the right to receive compensation for his or her injuries, pain and suffering, and—in some cases—punitive damages. Many factors determine the amount of compensation …
The family of professional wrestler George Dahmer, known to fans as Chief White Owl, recently received $2 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. Senior abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins affirm that the jury found that Lake Worth Nursing Home was failed to properly care for the aging wrestler, which directly led to his death. …
Nursing home residents victimized by nursing home negligence can now sue to enforce nursing home standards in a private lawsuit, thanks to a recent ruling by the California Supreme Court. This is a major ruling because patients no longer have to wait to file a report with the state Department of Public Health before enforcing …
Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the California Department of Public Health recently issued its most severe citation to a nursing home after a resident died from overmedication. The investigation was initiated when the resident’s blood-thinning medication levels were 18 times the normal dose. The patient entered Lincoln Meadows Care Center in …
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