The COVID-19 pandemic has created a high-stakes situation for families who have loved ones in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. With many of these facilities now saturated with coronavirus cases, elderly residents have been left to suffer the consequences of inadequate care—in many cases, this means preventable death. The Health Crisis Has a …
3 Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Each individual that lives in a nursing home has a story. While the large majority of nursing homes provide a safe environment for the elderly individuals living in the nursing home, there are unfortunately some nursing homes that neglect their residents. If you or someone you know is concerned about the experience that your loved …
Most Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is never a fun topic to discuss. If you have a loved one residing in any type of nursing home or long-term care facility, it’s important to recognize signs of abuse. If we can condemn these actions, we can improve not only the standard of care for our loved ones, but a …
Eye Opening Stats on Nursing Home Abuse
If you’ve never done your research on nursing home abuse, it’s time to get familiar with a few statistics. At Atkinson Law, we have seen so many families alarmed at the eye-opening stats regarding nursing home abuse this day in age. The truth of the matter is, millions of our elderly Americans are abused or …
Nursing Home Ownership, Neglect and Elder Abuse
A recent investigation by NBC News reveals a pattern of neglect and criminality at nursing homes and elder care facilities owned and operated by Skyline Healthcare. While the report is deeply disturbing, it reveals what nursing home negligence attorneys and victims know all too well: corporate cost cutting and low government oversight translate into systematic …