by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Feb 14, 2017 | Firm News, Nursing Home Accidents
What is nursing home negligence? The U.S. Government, owner and operator of James J. Peters Nursing Home in the Bronx, is being sued in connection with the death of an elderly Vietnam War veteran who died after two slip and fall incidents on the same day in 2014. The...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Oct 31, 2016 | Firm News, Nursing Home Accidents
Q: Do nursing home residents have a right to privacy? It’s never easy to place a loved one in an assisted living or nursing home facility, even if the elder is in agreement with the move. There will always be some suspicion about what really goes on behind...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Jul 13, 2016 | Firm News, Nursing Home Accidents
Are nursing home residents ever abused by other residents? Much has been written about nursing home abuse by staff members and measures are (hopefully) being taken to curb the problem. As more research has been done about abuse in nursing homes, however, an important,...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | May 13, 2016 | Firm News, Nursing Home Accidents
Can a nursing home be held liable for abuse and neglect of its patients? As the population continues to age, more individuals may be placed into nursing homes, whether for rehabilitation after surgery or for long-term care. While many elder facilities are dedicated to...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Mar 29, 2016 | Firm News, Nursing Home Accidents
Can I file a lawsuit if my elderly parent was injured in a nursing home? The decision to place an aging parent or loved one into a nursing home can be quite difficult. However, this may be the only option for elderly individuals who can no longer care for themselves....
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Aug 17, 2015 | Firm News, Nursing Home Accidents
People expect nursing homes to provide caring communities for the elderly, as well as the medical attention they require. Unfortunately, some nursing homes hire unqualified staff members. Others do not have enough workers to meet the needs of patients. If you believe...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Dec 5, 2014 | Firm News, Nursing Home Accidents
When we think of nursing home abuse and neglect, we typically think of nursing home staff who treat elderly residents poorly or who maliciously violate their rights. While abuse from nursing home aides and employees is certainly a reality that accounts for a majority...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Nov 27, 2012 | Firm News, Nursing Home Accidents
The law protects senior citizens in residential facilities. There is a Federal Law protecting them as well as New York State Law. Under Federal Law 1 – 6 found on the Internet, 42 CFR 483.25, a resident of a long term care facility must be properly cared for....
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Aug 31, 2012 | Firm News, Nursing Home Accidents
In an attempt to reduce patient readmission rates, the government is cracking down on hospitals and cutting Medicare reimbursements. According to Medicare, nearly 20 percent of Medicare patients are readmitted within one month. In response to that statistic, the...
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