Over one million elderly adults reportedly live in nursing homes all across America but, unfortunately, many of them are not getting the care they deserve. Families often leave their loved ones in elder care living facilities, trusting that they will be treated with respect, only to later discover that their loved ones have been physically, emotionally or sexually assaulted by staff members.
Accident victims may experience memory loss after an accident
Many Ohio car accident victims suffer head or brain injuries that can affect the rest of their lives, even with extensive medical treatment. Traumatic brain injuries can sometimes result in amnesia, or the loss of memory.
Causes of bedsores in nursing homes
Deciding to place an aging parent in long-term nursing care can be tough. After all, nursing homes often represent the final stage before a loved one passes. Still, when you move your parent into a nursing home, you want to be sure he or she receives the best possible care.
Poll: One in six doctors admits to making diagnostic errors daily
When we go to an Ohio physician with a medical issue, we expect them to properly diagnose our condition, order the right tests and recommend the best possible course of treatment. If we choose to consent to the treatment, the physician and other medical professionals are responsible for administering the treatment in accordance with the applicable standard of care.
Accident victims can recover damages for catastrophic injuries
While some accident victims suffer minor injuries that heal quickly, many accident victims face catastrophic injuries that will affect them for the rest of their lives. Catastrophic injuries often involve damage to the brain or spinal cord, which could put victims in a coma or result in permanent disability. In addition to dealing with the emotional trauma and physical pain, victims and their families may find it difficult to come up with the money to pay for the countless medical procedures, hospital stays and hours of rehabilitation.
