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- Nursing home negligence alleged in death of elderly woman
May 28, 2013
Incidents prompting wrongful death lawsuits can take place at virtually any location and involve individuals of all walks of life. Those who unexpectedly die, in Pittsburgh and beyond, as a result of negligent behavior of another, do not need to be engaging in a risky behavior for this to occur. Even the death of an elderly person, many of whom are not very mobile, can lead to such a civil lawsuit. This is illustrated in...Read More - Stun gun used on nursing home resident suffering from dementia
Apr 24, 2013
Most people view nursing homes as a place their loved ones with serious medical conditions can reside, either for the remainder of their lives, or while recovering from serious injuries. In situations where individuals are dealing with serious illness that they will not recover from, the decision to move them into such a facility can be a difficult one. This is true whether the nursing home facility is in the Pittsburgh area or elsewhere in...Read More - Keeping a loved one in a nursing home safe, part 2
Mar 8, 2013
In our last post, we focused on things to watch out for involving nursing home staff that could signal that a loved one is not receiving the level of care to which he or she is entitled. We pick up this post with other warning signs to be aware of. At times, Pittsburgh area residents will decide upon a nursing home for their loved one based on the assurance that certain things at the facility...Read More - Man dies after wandering away from nursing home
Jan 17, 2013
Individuals throughout the Pittsburgh area rely upon nursing homes to care for their loved ones who are in need of round-the-clock care. As the baby boomer generation ages the reliance upon nursing home and assisted living facilities will likely only continue to grow. Unfortunately, despite people moving their loved ones into the homes to keep them safe, they can be injured or die should certain precautions not be taken. This is sadly illustrated in the...Read More - Monitor nursing homes for proper care
Nov 16, 2012
Moving an elderly family member into a nursing home can be very difficult for many Pennsylvania families. Many would prefer to care for loved ones themselves, but find they don't have the time or skills to provide the level of care needed. When residents are properly cared for, they can enjoy many more quality years living in a nursing home. Unfortunately, there are cases of premature nursing home death that can be prevented by staying...Read More - East coast nursing home death brings large fine
Aug 24, 2012
A nursing home located in a state neighboring Pennsylvania was fined by state officials after the choking death of a resident in April. Curiously, this nursing home death is the fourth such tragic incident in nursing homes in that state in 2012. Two aides were also fired as a result of this tragedy. These incidents are not confined to this state as Pennsylvania also has had its share of accidental or negligent nursing home deaths...Read More - Nursing home resident who wandered away found dead
Jul 27, 2012
Throughout the nation, families find themselves making the decision to place loved ones, who for a variety of reason can no longer care for themselves, in nursing homes. The idea behind these facilities, many of which are located in the state of Pennsylvania, is that their loved ones will be looked after 24-7 by qualified nursing home staff. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and at times nursing home neglect and abuse leads to...Read More - Nursing home at fault for resident’s death
Jun 22, 2012
There has been yet another elder group home tragedy. An assisted-living resident living in a state in the Midwest was deprived of emergency resuscitation while he was choking because personnel thought he had a do-not-resuscitate order in his file. An ambulance was waiting outside to help, while, inside, nursing home staffers advised emergency personal to stop CPR because of the suspected order. However, the facility’s operator has now been blamed, as staffers withheld CPR because...Read More - House Bill 1907 passes Pennsylvania House
Feb 1, 2012
When it becomes necessary for someone in Pennsylvania to move to a nursing home for regular care, the move can be difficult for all involved. It is a bit easier when one feels certain that their loved one is at a place where he or she will be well taken care of with staff they can trust. When the nursing home resident is harmed in anyway, the loss of that trust can be devastating. When...Read More - Death of woman brought on by family home staff negligence
Dec 28, 2011
Families who have placed loved ones in the care of nursing home staff expect a certain standard of care. Often their loved ones have specific medical conditions that require constant attention and assistance. But in some cases, patients are the victims of nursing home neglect. When a loved one dies because a nurse or staff member fails to act, families are left mourning the loss of a life. They are also left wondering if the...Read More