Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Benefits Of Settling Your Nursing Home Abuse Claim Out Of Court
If you or a loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, you may know that you can file a lawsuit against them to recover compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. People are sometimes hesitant to file these lawsuits because they envision a lengthy courtroom ordeal. Fortunately, the vast majority of… Read More »
Why Do Nursing Home Residents Suffer Broken Necks?
Nursing home residents never expect to suffer an injury that is as severe and life-threatening as a broken neck. Unfortunately, there are many dangerous hazards in nursing homes including broken steps, missing handrails, and even staff members who abuse the residents in their care. If someone you love has broken their neck while in… Read More »
Are Long-Term Care Facilities Allowed To Kick Residents Out?
Before admitting your loved one into a nursing home, you likely conducted thorough research and made sure it was the best one possible for your family member. It is then devastating to learn that the same nursing home is now thinking about evicting your loved one. Sadly, this is done by many nursing homes… Read More »
How To Stay Involved With Your Elderly Loved One If You Live Far Away
If your loved one is in a nursing home or other long-term care facility, you are likely worried about the care they are receiving. Nursing home abuse and neglect is all too common and it is a concern for anyone who has a loved one in a facility. One of the best ways to… Read More »
Suing A Nursing Home For Wrongful Death
Nursing home neglect and abuse is far more common than people would like to think. Tragically, there are times when it is so severe, elderly individuals do not survive it. In these instances, certain people can file a wrongful death claim against the offending nursing home staff members and administrators. Although a wrongful death… Read More »
What Will Happen After You Report Nursing Home Abuse?
After discovering that your loved one is being abused in a nursing home, you know that you have to act quickly. Unfortunately, you may not know the next steps to take or how to file a report about the abuse. Any time an elder is abused in a long-term care facility, you may be… Read More »
What Risk Factors Make Seniors Vulnerable To Abuse?
When you place your loved one in a nursing home or other long-term care facility, you trust that they will receive the care they need for their physical and mental health. Unfortunately, all too often this trust is broken and nursing home staff members and administrators are abusive towards the residents in their care…. Read More »
What Compensation Is Available For Nursing Home Abuse Victims?
It is a statistic no one wants to think about but sadly, one in ten elders will suffer some type of abuse. Injured individuals can file a personal injury claim against any nursing home or caregiver after experiencing abuse or neglect, or family members can file on their behalf. Through a claim, elders can… Read More »
Steps To Take When Nursing Home Abuse Occurs
As people age, they sometimes need long-term and round-the-clock care that their families cannot provide. Nursing home administrators, and the staff members they employ, are entrusted with the health of seniors. They are expected to provide competent care and treat elders with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect happen all too… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse Happens Online, Too
Nursing home abuse takes on many forms. Many people first think of physical abuse, but emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse also occur. This type of abuse does not always remain within a nursing home, either. Sadly, too many nursing home staff members take advantage of the people in their care and sometimes, the abuse… Read More »