Recent Blog Posts
Nursing Home Evictions
Not all forms of elder abuse require physical violence or emotional trauma. For instance, many nursing home residents find themselves with nowhere to live after being evicted improperly or without just cause, a situation that also falls under the umbrella of nursing home abuse and neglect. Fortunately, those who find themselves in these circumstances… Read More »
Irregularities in Nursing Homes Admission Procedures
The admission processes at nursing homes often prove to be complicated. Unfortunately, this means that these processes tend to be rife with problems and abuse. Whether this takes the form of manipulating the family and friends of residents into taking financial responsibilities that they can’t shoulder, or forcing residents to sign arbitration forms, this… Read More »
Wrongful Nursing Home Evictions
Both state and federal law require nursing homes to comply with certain rules when it comes to admission, billing services, and even transfers and eviction. Failing to implement these rules can have devastating consequences for residents. Fortunately, when nursing home administrators and employees fail to abide by these rules, they can be held liable… Read More »
Hygiene Issues in Nursing Homes
One of the many reasons that people look to nursing homes for help in caring for their loved ones, is a desire for an elderly relative to live in a place where staff are specifically trained to keep residents clean and safe. Unfortunately, improper hygiene is proving to be a very real and serious… Read More »
Improper Hiring in Nursing Homes
While employers should always take care to hire employees who have the necessary expertise and skills to fulfill their job responsibilities properly, doing so is especially important in some professions. It is critical, for instance, for nursing home administrators to hire employees who are trained to provide care to the elderly. In fact, the… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Damages
While no amount of money can truly compensate someone for having to suffer abuse or neglect at the hands of a nursing home employee, recovering monetary compensation can go a long way towards helping victims of abuse obtain the medical care and support that they need. Unfortunately, seeking monetary damages in these types of… Read More »
Recovering Compensation for Oklahoma Oilfield Injuries
The oil and gas extraction industry is dangerous, especially for employees, who are required to work in strenuous conditions with heavy industrial equipment. Fortunately, employees who are injured on the job while working on an oil rig, oil platform, or oilfield can seek compensation for their losses from their employers, so if you were… Read More »
Toxic Exposure During Flowback Operations
Most people know that the gas and oil extraction industry is a dangerous one, in large part due to the high risk of fires and explosions. While these types of accidents are a very real risk for employees and do cause hundreds of injuries every year, some of the most devastating injuries actually stem… Read More »
Oilfield Explosions
Oil and gas extraction play a crucial role in our country’s economy. There are, however, also a number of risks that come with working in this industry, as the job is both physically demanding and centers around highly flammable substances that can only be accessed through the use of heavy machinery. Fortunately, injured oilfield… Read More »
Minimizing Fall Risks in Nursing Homes
Every year, millions of elderly individuals sustain serious injuries as a result of falls, many of which occur in nursing home facilities. While there are many ways that facilities can minimize fall risks, an alarming number fail to take even the simplest of steps, such as conducting fall assessments when a new resident moves… Read More »
