What are statutes of limitations in nursing home abuse cases? First let’s talk about what a statute of limitations means in civil law claims overall. In Michigan, as in other states, there are legal deadlines in place that require parties who are planning to sue for injuries resulting from negligent accident or wrongful conduct to […]
When a family decides to move a grandparent or another elderly loved one into a nursing home facility, one of the most common concerns is abuse and neglect. Nursing home abuse and neglect is an unfortunate reality of elder care. If you have a family member who lives in a nursing home, doing whatever you can to […]
It is an unfortunate reality that advanced age is often coupled with medical issues. As people age, it is highly likely that they will develop some kind of health problem. To address the medical conditions that come with aging, many elderly people are transferred to nursing home facilities. For the family of older adults, the […]
According to a study conducted by the Special Investigations Division of the House Government Reform Committee, elderly patients suffer abuse in 1 in every 3 nursing homes. There are millions of people who live in nursing homes all throughout the United States, and statistics show that roughly 40% of all adults will wind up living […]
