Bedsores, also known as pressure sores or ulcers, are one of the most common injuries associated with nursing home abuse and neglect. A bedsore occurs when there is unrelieved pressure on the skin. They most often occur on areas of the body such as the back, hips, elbows, ankles and heels which are in contact with the bed. Since bedsores arise from unrelieved pressure to the skin, individuals who spend most...
Pittsburgh Falls and Fractures Neglect Lawyer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,800 nursing home residents die from fall related injuries every year, and those who survive often suffer debilitating injuries from which they never fully recover many of these falls can be avoided or mitigated. Sadly, some nursing homes do not run...
Pittsburgh Malnutrition Neglect Lawyer
The most obvious sign of nursing home abuse and neglect is physical harm. One type of abuse and neglect that is sometimes harder to notice is malnutrition and dehydration. Malnutrition is a condition that occurs when an unbalanced diet is present. Nursing home facilities, they are required to have nutritious food for their residents and provide them with plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Unfortunately, residents do not always receive the proper...
Pittsburgh Misuse of Medication Neglect Lawyer
Nursing Home Negligence and Misuse of Medications
Medications are part of many people's everyday lives. Taking them as prescribed is important to their health. Sadly, when people are placed in nursing homes or long-term care facilities, their prescriptions are not always handled as they should. The...Pittsburgh Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawyer
Nursing Home Negligence and Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one due to another's negligence can have devastating consequences for a family. It is important that those at fault be held accountable. When a loved one is placed in a nursing home and passes away unexpectedly from an injury or neglect, wrongful...- « Previous Page
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