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Transcript: Recent studies show that nearly 1 in 3 nursing homes are guilty of neglect or abuse. Instances of neglect increase in facilities with a low staff to resident ratio. Overworked aides and understaffed facilities simply cannot provide quality care for residents, which leads to neglect. So ...

Transcript: If your loved one has been injured at a nursing home or assisted living facility, it is very important that you contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. Here’s why: procrastination can be fatal to potential lawsuits. The law does not allow an individual unlimited time to sue f...

Transcript: Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. They are also a sign of neglect in nursing home residents. According to the national pressure ulcer advisory panel and the mayo clinic, bedsores fall into ...

Transcript: If your loved one has suffered from neglect or abuse from a nursing home, you will want to speak with a lawyer about your potential claim. But when there are so many attorneys out there, how do you choose right one for you? Selecting the best attorney for your case will hinge on two ...

Transcript: Nursing homes and assisted living facilities often require residents to sign contracts that contain binding arbitration provisions in them. Georgia courts generally uphold arbitration agreements signed by a consenting adult. But what happens when a caregiver or family member signs on...

Transcript: Placing your loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility can be a painful, but necessary decision. When it comes time to leave a family member in the care of another, there will be many questions: how will i know that he or she will be provided for? How can I be sure that th...

Transcript: Nursing homes and assisted living facilities often require residents to sign contracts that contain binding arbitration provisions in them. Arbitration is a dispute resolution method that is an alternative to litigation in a court of law. In arbitration, there are no juries, there ar...

Transcript: No nursing home can prevent every fall at their facility. Statistically, falls are very common among senior citizens. In fact, studies show that one third of adults over 64 years fall each year. Because of general declining health, nursing home residents are almost three times more l...

Transcript: If your loved one has suffered from neglect or abuse from a nursing home, you will want to speak with a lawyer about your potential claim. But how much will a nursing home lawyer cost you? Most injury lawyers work on a contingency fee, meaning that unless there is a settlement or a v...

Transcript: I’m often asked how long it takes to take a nursing home lawsuit all the way to verdict. Although each case is different, it generally takes an average of 18 months to 2 years. When the lawsuit is filed, the defendants, generally the nursing home and any liable staff, must be served....