Category Archives: Nursing Home Negligence
Common Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious problems in Macon nursing homes and throughout the state of Georgia. While we want to be able to trust that a facility will provide a proper level of care to our elderly loved ones, a wide range of issues at a facility can result in injuries due… Read More »
Nursing Home Negligence & The PREP Act
One case that could soon come before the US Supreme Court – Glenhaven Healthcare LLC v. Jackie Saldana – could have significant consequences for nursing home negligence cases. The case involves the 2005 Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act, a federal law which provides a certain amount of protection from liability for nursing… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse: Protecting Your Loved Ones
When an elderly loved one needs extra care and medical attention, many family members turn to nursing homes. However, it seems that nursing homes are getting more attention as of late with cases of neglect and abuse. In a study done by the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services,… Read More »