When you helped your loved one transition to a nursing facility, you may have worried about the quality of care that he or she would receive. You have a right, of course, to reasonably expect that quality care will be provided on a daily basis. Sadly, this is not...
Year: 2021
Owner of nursing home gets probation after residents’ deaths
There is a lot of money to be made for owners of nursing homes. However, great responsibility also goes along with owning a nursing home facility. Owners must be always aware of serious issues and take action to prevent harm to residents. When the owner of a nursing...
Malpractice suit awards family largest amount in state’s history
Medical malpractice is a complicated issue. Patients and their families put a lot of trust in doctors and health care facilities when undergoing treatments. When a child is involved, as in this case, the results of improper medical care can be particularly hard for...
Oral surgery leaves dental drill bit in patient’s mouth
Going to the dentist causes many people to feel anxious, especially when one must undergo a serious procedure like dental surgery. Most dental surgeries go as planned, although the patient may feel some pain and deal with a recovery period. But on occasion, a serious...
Potentially harmful violations lead to nursing home investigation
When a family faces the difficult decision to place their loved one in a nursing home, they may do some research in an attempt to find the best facility. While many nursing homes advertise excellent care, that care is not always provided. Some families even experience...
Nursing home residents not thriving away from home facility
Hurricane Ida caused many people to evacuate from their homes. This included residents of several nursing homes on the Gulf Coast. While the facilities have been inspected for safety, hundreds of residents have yet to return to what most consider home. Families are...
Lack of accountability can lead to patient injuries and death
Doctors have a responsibility to treat patients with proper care, which includes diagnosing conditions in a timely manner and providing the appropriate treatment. When this doesn’t happen, the results can be serious. Doctors are human, and errors do sometimes occur....
Family files medical negligence suit related to birth injuries
During pregnancy, many parents feel nervous or anxious about the birth of their child. These are very normal feelings and are usually unfounded as most childbirths happen without serious issues. But, on occasion, things do go wrong. Every birth is different, and...
Investigators discover horrible conditions inside nursing home
There are certain expectations a family has when they choose to place a loved one in a nursing home. This is never an easy decision, but it’s often a necessary one. Families expect their loved one to receive the best medical care and to have access to knowledgeable...
Prenatal issues that should concern your doctor
When you’re having a baby, one of the reasons it’s so important to attend regular prenatal visits is so that your OB or midwife can monitor your condition as well as your baby’s health. You might have a pre-existing health condition that increases your risk for birth...