Recent Blog Posts
The Dangers Posed by Inadequately Trained Nursing Home Staff
Nursing homes typically engage a wide range of employees, including everyone from registered nurses and physical therapists to cafeteria workers and drivers. All of these individuals require unique training and licensing to ensure that they are able to perform their job duties to the best of their ability. Unfortunately, in addition to the chronic… Read More »
The Chronic Problem of Understaffed Nursing Homes
Understaffing at nursing homes has become an increasingly serious issue over the last decade, with the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) even reporting that nursing home staffing levels in more than half of U.S. nursing homes are too low. When nursing home facilities don’t hire enough staff to give each resident the care… Read More »
Which Residents are Most at Risk of Becoming Victims of Nursing Home Abuse?
While nursing home abuse can happen just about anywhere and to any resident, a number of studies have revealed that there are a few particular factors that could make someone more at risk of becoming the victim of abuse. We’ve listed a few of these factors below, but it’s important to remember that the… Read More »
Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
No one likes to think that their loved one is being abused in a nursing home, but the reality is that this type of conduct occurs at an alarming rate. In fact, the World Health Organization reported that in 2017, 15.7 percent of individuals over the age of 60 years old were subjected to… Read More »
The Most Common Types of Oilfield Accidents
While anyone can be hurt while on the job, certain occupations are notorious for being particularly dangerous for employees. Oilfield workers, for example, are more at risk of sustaining injuries as a result of gas explosions, fires, and exposure to toxic chemicals. Fortunately, it is possible for injured oilfield workers to obtain compensation for… Read More »
Financial Abuse in Nursing Homes
Although physical violence and neglect may be the first thing that most people think about when they hear the term nursing home abuse, the reality is that this is not the only type of abuse to which residents could be vulnerable. For instance, financial exploitation can have devastating consequences for nursing home residents, many… Read More »
Rising Fears for Residents as Oklahoma Nursing Homes Begin Opening Their Doors to Visitors
Last week, The Oklahoma Health Department announced that many nursing homes across the state could begin allowing visitors onto their premises for the first time since March. A number of residents and their loved ones, however, have raised concerns that it may be too early to start loosening quarantine restrictions, as demonstrated by the… Read More »
Were Your Loved One’s Fall Injuries the Result of Nursing Home Neglect?
Falls are a relatively common occurrence among the elderly, many of whom suffer from medical conditions or disabilities that affect their balance. While many of these falls do occur in public or in private homes, an alarming number of fall-related injuries actually take place in nursing homes and are the result of negligence on… Read More »
Getting Financial Assistance for Long-Term Care in Oklahoma
If you’ve started considering long-term care options, such as a nursing home or assisted care facility, either for you or a loved one, you may be feeling overwhelmed. The financial aspect of long-term care alone can be daunting. Cost of Nursing Home Care In Oklahoma, the average cost of nursing home care is $141/day… Read More »
Were You Injured in an Oilfield Accident?
Despite its relatively small size, Oklahoma contains a staggering 5% of the country’s crude oil reserves, and is the fourth largest producer of crude oil in the United States. With such a huge sector of the state’s economy devoted to crude oil production, it is no surprise that a large percentage of Oklahoma’s workforce… Read More »
