Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Archives - Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC

WRONGFUL DEATH IN NURSING HOMES

When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect they will be cared for and treated with...

Nursing home abuse is shockingly common. Even in homes where everything seems fine, residents may face emotional and physical abuse...

Financial exploitation of the elderly includes the illegal use of the older individual’s financial resources for the benefit of someone...

There are typically two types of damages sought in a nursing home neglect and abuse case: Punitive damages are rarely sought in...

Financial exploitation occurs when someone withholds, steals, or otherwise misuses the assets or money belonging to an older adult. Financial...

According to a 2020 study conducted by the World Health Organization, 2/3rd of nursing home staff admitted to abusing or neglecting...

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is an absolute tragedy that either of...

On March 9th, 2022, Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King helped to secure a record-breaking $15.3 million jury verdict for...

Neglect is tragically common in nursing homes. It is not, however, always obvious. This makes knowing how to spot signs...

Residents of nursing homes deserve to be treated with respect, provided with appropriate care, and afforded a safe and comfortable...