On behalf of Law Offices of Clark, James, Hanlin & Hunt, LLC | Nov 25, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
There are many instances of nursing home abuse in Alabama, such as allowing patients to develop dangerous bedsores. This type of treatment can have extremely negative impacts on the health of the residents who reside there. However, abuse and neglect may also result...
On behalf of Law Offices of Clark, James, Hanlin & Hunt, LLC | Oct 13, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
An innocuous-looking bedsore can be the forerunner of a serious, life-threatening condition. Elderly nursing home patients are particularly at risk and the facility may have to defend against a claim of negligence if bedsore complications develop. About bedsores A...
On behalf of Law Offices of Clark, James, Hanlin & Hunt, LLC | Aug 22, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
When a loved one enters a nursing care facility, it is important that said loved one has the care he or she needs. When that care turns into abuse or neglect, it can be devastating. How can you understand elder abuse? The CDC provides a deeper look at elder abuse and...
On behalf of Law Offices of Clark, James, Hanlin & Hunt, LLC | Aug 10, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
In Alabama, the Adult Protective Services division’s mission is to enable the County Departments to protect elders against neglect, abuse and exploitation. The Department of Human Resources receives all reports of elder abuse and neglect and must investigate said...
On behalf of Law Offices of Clark, James, Hanlin & Hunt, LLC | Jul 3, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
If you have an elderly relative in a nursing home, you understand the importance of adequate care. Unfortunately, though, nursing home neglect is alarmingly common. In fact, the National Center on Elder Abuse reports that nearly all nursing home residents have either...
On behalf of Law Offices of Clark, James, Hanlin & Hunt, LLC | Jul 1, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
The right nursing home can give peace of mind to all family and friends involved in the life of a resident. If you are looking into a nursing home for yourself or your loved one, or you are researching requirements because you believe a facility is not up to par, it...
On behalf of Law Offices of Clark, James, Hanlin & Hunt, LLC | May 8, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
The children and relations of elderly people expect a nursing home to care for their loved ones. On the other hand, the owners of the nursing home expect to make a profit. When profit comes ahead of patient care, seniors can suffer. The U.S. Department of Justice...
On behalf of Law Offices of Clark, James, Hanlin & Hunt, LLC | May 7, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Alabama residents expect their loved ones to receive the best care in nursing home facilities. The staff should treat everyone with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Today we will look at abuse and neglect in the nursing home industry....
On behalf of Law Offices of Clark, James, Hanlin & Hunt, LLC | Apr 28, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
As large quantities of the nation’s population continue to age, the need for safe and quality care of elderly people only continues to grow with it. While some people may live well into their 80s or 90s and be able to remain home or with family members until...
On behalf of Law Offices of Clark, James, Hanlin & Hunt, LLC | Apr 24, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Any family with an aging relative in need of care beyond what can safely and adequately be provided at home knows how difficult it is to make the choice to put their loved one in a nursing home. The act of doing this is hard in part because it is an admission of a...
