Transcript: If your loved one has suffered from neglect or abuse from a nursing home, you will want to speak with a lawyer about your potential claim. But when there are so many attorneys out there, how do you choose right one for you? Selecting the best attorney for your case will hinge on two …
Transcript: Nursing homes and assisted living facilities often require residents to sign contracts that contain binding arbitration provisions in them. Georgia courts generally uphold arbitration agreements signed by a consenting adult. But what happens when a caregiver or family member signs on behalf of a resident that lacks the mental capacity? This situation is very …
Transcript: Placing your loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility can be a painful, but necessary decision. When it comes time to leave a family member in the care of another, there will be many questions: how will i know that he or she will be provided for? How can I be …
Transcript: Nursing homes and assisted living facilities often require residents to sign contracts that contain binding arbitration provisions in them. Arbitration is a dispute resolution method that is an alternative to litigation in a court of law. In arbitration, there are no juries, there are no judges. Also, there is no discovery, a procedure in …
Transcript: No nursing home can prevent every fall at their facility. Statistically, falls are very common among senior citizens. In fact, studies show that one third of adults over 64 years fall each year. Because of general declining health, nursing home residents are almost three times more likely to fall than senior citizens living in …
Transcript: If your loved one has suffered from neglect or abuse from a nursing home, you will want to speak with a lawyer about your potential claim. But how much will a nursing home lawyer cost you? Most injury lawyers work on a contingency fee, meaning that unless there is a settlement or a verdict …
Transcript: I’m often asked how long it takes to take a nursing home lawsuit all the way to verdict. Although each case is different, it generally takes an average of 18 months to 2 years. When the lawsuit is filed, the defendants, generally the nursing home and any liable staff, must be served. Once all …
Transcript: Will reporting nursing home abuse put my loved one at risk? This is a question that I get asked often. In fact, a families concern about revenge against their loved one is the number one reason why abuse goes unreported. The truth is that most often, neglect or abuse will continue until action is …
