On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 17, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
It can be hard to imagine a loved one being neglected or suffering abuse while in the care of an Ohio nursing home facility. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse happens every day, and causes many elderly people to suffer physically and emotionally. If a...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Sep 26, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
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...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Jul 11, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Ohio residents who fear that their loved ones may be suffering from nursing home neglect should seek legal assistance. Attorneys who work in this field can advise their clients on how to deal with this serious and unfortunately common issue.Nursing home neglect can...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Jun 5, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is not an easy task. While it is difficult to remove a loved one from their home, there is likely some relief knowing that this family member is cared for and watched after. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes meet the standards...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Apr 19, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Suicide deaths among older adults, reflecting the national trend among all age groups, are climbing. Older Americans residing in nursing homes, assisted living centers and adult care homes are part of this troubling trend, according to a six-month investigation by...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Apr 5, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Nursing homes are legally required to provide a reasonable level of care and treat residents with dignity. The federal government and Ohio can impose numerous penalties for nursing home neglect and abuse. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Feb 21, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Nursing home residents are entitled to dignified and professional care. When this does not occur, nursing home neglect abuse can have devastating consequences. Criminal charges were recently filed against six Columbus nursing home employees and a contracted nurse...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Jan 24, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Any injury in an Ohio nursing home can cause serious injury or even death to elderly residents. One seemingly unexpected source of these injuries are bedrails that are used extensively on nursing home beds. Failure to assure the safety of these devices may constitute...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Dec 14, 2018 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Measures to assure the safety of nursing home residents may have had the weekend off. In order to lower the hospitalization of residents, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that it will increase weekend inspections of nursing homes by state...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 17, 2018 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Nursing home care can help elderly individuals live healthy and dignified lives. Failing to meet this important responsibility, however, can have terrible consequences. One case that serves to prove this point involves complaints by the family of a 90-year-old...
