In the wake of multiple natural disasters across the country as well as a pandemic, nursing homes and lawmakers are reevaluating their safety and emergency policies. In addition to the solutions suggested in the Left in the Dark research report, California is instituting a new Code of Regulations. These new regulations apply to Licensing of […]
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Currently, nursing home evictions are one of the most confusing and threatening issues facing residents. The procedures surrounding evictions are not strict enough and the results of evictions can be potentially disastrous. As a result, new legislation, AB 1309, has been suggested in California to help protect residents and hold nursing homes to a higher
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The result of negligent behavior, personal injury is one of the many areas of law in which we specialize. Our goal is to protect the injured and allow them to recover fully and receive complete compensation for lost work hours, mental distress, and more. Though personal injury is not the primary type of case we
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Having a support system is vital. Even more vital is having a support system that can offer advice and guidance if you need memory care or become unable to make decisions for yourself. That’s where family councils come in. A family council can help in so many ways as you age, making it an important
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In the interest of protecting nursing home residents, and all Americans, from abuses, including that of unnecessary drugging, we are huge advocates of staying informed. We’ve talked before about knowing the signs of abuse, the risks of dehydration, the frequency of injuries of all kinds, and the continued use of antipsychotics to control behavior. But
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Regular visits to a loved one living in a care home for the elderly are critical to know they are being taken care of properly, just as promised at the beginning. Unfortunately, some nursing home managers often promise to give the elderly special treatment. However, this may not always be the case, and they may
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As 2022 is coming to a close, it is important to plan for the coming year and take stock of what we’ve already accomplished. This year the Biden administration turned vital attention to low nursing home staff numbers that have plagued the industry for decades. The administration proposed important regulations that would require a staffing
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Winning cases is always a proud achievement, especially because we know it obtains legal justice for the victim, holds the nursing home or care facility accountable for their negligence, and offers some comfort to the victim’s family as they grieve and try to understand the circumstances surrounding their loved one’s injury or death. In the
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No matter how severe the abuse or neglect, it is always worth consulting a lawyer to know your next steps. Whether it’s you or a loved one seeking help, the right lawyer will help you understand your rights and options. That’s one of the reasons it’s important to have a general understanding of what lawyers
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As we continue to celebrate Residents’ Rights Month throughout October, we’d like to shed some light on key rights. All rights are important, of course, but there are some rights that might be lesser known, despite how equally vital they are to the wellbeing of nursing home residents. The Right to Self-Determination Essentially, the right
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