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Transcript: Malnutrition and dehydration are two common types of neglect in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. These conditions can easily become life-threatening if not taken care in a timely manner. Malnutrition is a result of either consuming less calories than needed, or not getti...

Transcript: Bedsores may be one of the most common signs of trouble for a resident at a nursing home. Bedsores, sometimes referred to as pressure sores, are wounds commonly caused by the constant pressure on the skin from the bed. This kind of consistent pressure can reduce, or even cut off blood f...

Transcript: When it is determined that an individual has a bedsore, there are different steps taken to treat the area. The first thing that must be done when treating a bedsore is to remove the pressure on that area of the skin. Often, when the sore is in the early stages, this will go a long way t...

Transcript: If you have a potential nursing home abuse or neglect case, then you will want to retain an attorney to represent your injured loved one. However, you may wonder how much it will cost and what the attorney’s fees will be. Almost all nursing home abuse lawyers that represent injured f...

Transcript: Who may bring a lawsuit against a nursing home will depend on the status of the resident. If the resident died because of the injuries, then a ‘wrongful death’ claim may be made against the nursing home. Wrongful death is the legal term used in Georgia to describe death caused by the...

Transcript: If you’re a loved one is a resident of a Georgia nursing home or assisted living facility, then your number one defense against abuse or neglect is to be involved. Go to the facility often. Ask questions. Learn the names of the nurses, doctors, and administrators. This way, you can stay...

Transcript: The type of damages that you may recover in a nursing home abuse or neglect case will depend mostly on the types of injuries that were suffered. For most nursing home neglect and abuse cases, the principal item of damages will be general damages. These are often referred to as ‘pain ...

Transcript: An overwhelming majority of nursing home neglect and abuse cases are settled outside of court. The reason for this is twofold: First, almost all nursing homes request that the resident sign an arbitration agreement at the time of admissions, and most residents sign them without reali...

Transcript: When a loved one passes away, the type of lawsuit that may be brought, and the family members that may bring the suit, will depend on the circumstances surrounding the passing. When a person dies due to reasons other than the injury for which a claim can be made, then the personal in...

Nationwide, nursing homes often face staffing shortages. Few states have regulations that require the presence of Register Nurses (RN) 24 hours per day. Other staff members such as nurses aides or assistants have little to no training. This often leads to cases of abuse and neglect. There are man...