Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Understanding Substance Abuse In Nursing Homes
Substance abuse is a very common problem in nursing homes across the country. Both older and younger residents can suffer from substance abuse, and nursing home employees can also struggle with addiction issues. Any time someone in a nursing home struggles with substance abuse, it can negatively impact the other residents that also live… Read More »
Three Questions To Ask If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
If you believe someone you love is suffering from elder abuse, it is important to know the questions to ask. Nursing home residents do not always want to come forward when they are the victim of abuse and neglect. Some are simply embarrassed or ashamed, while others may not even know the abuse is… Read More »
How Much Is A Nursing Home Abuse Settlement Worth?
If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, you can file a lawsuit against the facility where the abuse occurred. You will have many questions when filing a claim, but one of the most common is how much nursing home abuse settlements are worth. No one can determine the exact… Read More »
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 »
