The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that Americans spend 90% of their time indoors on average. For seniors in nursing homes, this percentage is likely even higher. The EPA goes on to say that the concentrations of some indoor pollutants can be two to five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. Some of the common…

Making the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home is never one that’s taken lightly. You want to believe your family member will be safe, respected, and well-cared for. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, and nursing home abuse and neglect is a reality for many families. In order to protect our…

Broken hips are extremely painful, but they can also lead to significant health complications, long recovery times, or even death. If your loved one is in a nursing home and experienced a broken hip, you probably have a lot of questions about how the injury happened, the severity of their condition, the treatment process, and…

Nursing home residents have rights. Some of these rights are to live in a safe environment, to have access to food and liquids, and to receive medical care and assistance when needed. However, the unfortunate reality is that not every nursing home provides these rights and meets the expectations of residents and their families. If…

Many families depend on nursing homes to care for their elderly loved ones, especially when they are unable to meet that person’s needs every day and night. Unfortunately, many nursing homes do not fulfill their responsibilities and even take advantage of families’ trust and confidence in them. One of the most common signs that you…

Deciding to place your elderly loved one in a nursing home facility is never easy. However, many families know they can no longer provide the care their loved ones need and deserve around the clock. Even though nursing homes do not always treat their residents with care and respect, some families have to put their…

Many elderly people who live in nursing homes are disabled or frail. While this should mean that they receive the priority care that they need and deserve, it often opens the door for nursing home staff to abuse and take advantage of them. Sometimes, this happens because nursing home employees take their anger and frustration…

When a loved one with dementia enters a nursing home, families place a great deal of trust in the facility and its staff. Unfortunately, residents with dementia are particularly vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and mistreatment. The nursing home abuse attorneys at Garcia & Artigliere have seen firsthand the devastating impact that negligence and misconduct can…

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…

Strokes are a leading cause of disability and death globally, affecting millions of individuals each year. Despite the high incidence and severe consequences of strokes, they are frequently missed or misdiagnosed, leading to catastrophic outcomes. Several factors contribute to the frequent misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis of strokes, including atypical presentation, inadequate medical knowledge, systemic healthcare…

Dementia, a condition characterized by a decline in cognitive function, affects memory, reasoning, and the ability to perform everyday activities. This vulnerability makes nursing home residents with dementia particularly susceptible to various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, financial, and neglect. Dementia significantly impairs a person’s cognitive abilities, making them dependent on others for their…

A recent article in the Louisiana Illuminator reports that Louisiana is failing its nursing home residents, alleging the state failed to follow up and investigate a variety of abuse allegations against senior citizens. The publication notes: Like child protective services, Elderly Protective Services (EPS) solicits tips from the public about potential cases. It received nearly…

A stroke is a medical emergency that often leads to visible side effects, such as weakness on one side of the body or obvious difficulty with communicating. That is not always the case, though. There are times when a “silent” stroke can occur, one that may not show very obvious symptoms. They can be just…

All individuals have the right to live in a place that is safe and where they feel supported. That is no different in a nursing home. There are numerous federal laws that put in place rules for nursing homes to follow to ensure that individuals are always protected. These laws are a foundation and should…

Nursing homes promise to provide care and a safe environment for those who live there. In some situations, it can feel as though the resident loses a lot of control and the ability to make their own decisions once they enter these locations. Yet, that is not the case. There are laws protecting nursing home…

Nursing home residents in California have rights. Some of those rights are established by federal regulations. However, there are also California-specific requirements that nursing homes must meet to ensure they are providing their residents with the level and type of care they need. If you or your family member live in a nursing home and…