Nursing home abuse is a significant and persistent issue affecting some of our most vulnerable members of society. With an aging population and increasing reliance on long-term care facilities, it’s important to ensure that elderly residents receive proper treatment. Unfortunately, many nursing home residents, especially those with physical or cognitive impairments, remain at risk of…

When people think of nursing home abuse, they often imagine mistreatment by caregivers or staff members. However, there’s another form of abuse that is sometimes overlooked: resident-on-resident abuse. This type of abuse involves one nursing home resident harming or harassing another, and it can be just as damaging as abuse from staff. For families and…

Sadly, nursing home abuse is a serious issue that affects countless elderly residents across the country. Fortunately, family members, guardians, and friends of nursing home residents can play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of their loved ones. Preventing nursing home abuse requires vigilance, education, and proactive measures to identify, address, and mitigate potential…

Facing the possibility of a loved one being discharged from a nursing home can be a distressing experience. At Garcia & Artigliere, our nursing home abuse attorneys understand the emotional and legal challenges that such situations can create. The question of whether a patient can be legally evicted from a nursing home is complex, involving…

If a nursing home is abusing your loved one, neglectfully causing harm, or just isn’t providing the type of care you like, you and your loved one generally have the right to request to move to another facility. Before entering a nursing home as a resident, a contract is signed (similar but not identical to…

The terms “abuse” and “neglect” have some similarities and key differences. Generally, abuse involves some intentional or deliberate failure or misconduct – or some affirmative act that causes harm. Abuse of a senior is intolerable and should never ever happen. Negligence refers to a lack of reasonable care – care that does not meet the…

Garcia & Artigliere has obtained more than $3 billion for our clients, including nursing home clients. One of the key reasons for a strong record of success is that we anticipate the defenses that nursing homes are likely to assert – and we take steps to show why those defenses lack merit. The specific defenses…

Nursing homes benefit from cameras and other technology to ensure the safety and well-being of their residents. These technologies help staff members monitor where the residents are, observe interactions with other residents, respond to emergencies, and provide care in many other ways. Nursing home technologies Technology should complement medical care, and not replace care. Nursing…

Nursing homes across the country must comply with federal and state regulations. These regulations help protect parents, grandparents, spouses, and other loved ones from abuse and neglect. Nursing homes in California, Arizona, Kentucky, Louisiana, and other states that violate these regulations may be liable for any injuries or deaths they cause. Most nursing homes are…

Chemical restraints, often misunderstood and misused, have become a significant issue in nursing homes. These restraints involve the use of medication to control the behavior of residents, particularly those with cognitive impairments like dementia. While there are circumstances where such medications may be necessary for the safety and well-being of residents, their misuse or overuse…