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5 Things That Can Trigger Legal Action Against Nursing Homes

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 23rd, 2016 in Elder Abuse

A Chicago nursing home is facing more than $100,000 in penalties for failing to monitor five of their residents who overdosed on drugs. While many people may typically think of physical abuse as being...

Elder Abuse is Often Well Hidden

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 1st, 2015 in Blog

According to a New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence study, financial exploitation of the elderly is the most common form of elder abuse. Not only that, but for every one case reported, 44 cases...

Elder Abuse Alleged in Queens Nursing Home

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 1st, 2015 in Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Recent reports have surfaced of the alleged abuse of a disabled patient by three medical professionals at a Queens nursing home. Video footage from the nursing home shows one of the accused mercilessly dragging...

Dos and Don’ts To Prevent Elder Abuse

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 20th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently recognized June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in New York. Designed to increase awareness of the warning signs that could indicate abuse of an elderly...

The Most Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 6th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

Elderly adults who are dependent on caregivers are extremely vulnerable. Unfortunately, this is particularly true in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, which can be understaffed, and where staff are often overworked. Research has...

What To Do When You Suspect Elder Abuse

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 21st, 2014 in Blog

Elder abuse is defined by the National Center on Elder Abuse as “intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes or can cause harm to a vulnerable elder.” When a...