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Nursing homes stand to lose financial support from Medicare and Medicaid and also face legal action from victims if they are found guilty of neglecting residents. They are very much motivated, then, to do whatever it takes to hide any type of abuse occurring. For victims and families of victims, recognizing the signs that…

A person who is at a risk to themselves or others may struggle to remain safe. In these situations, a family member may want the resident restrained to limit their ability to cause harm. Yet, there are very specific rules on when restraints can and cannot be used. In many situations, this is a…

Trusting a nursing home with a family member is always a difficult decision. When financial abuse occurs, it can lead to numerous complications. Financial abuse in nursing homes occurs when a person is exploited in any way. There are various times when the victim, often a senior or a person with health complications, may…

Proper supervision of seniors who are at risk for wandering is critical to protecting them and ensuring their long-term safety. For residents with dementia or other cognitive function conditions, this can be critical to protecting their lives. Yet, there are times when this does not happen, and an older adult is able to elope…

Nursing home abuse in Georgia results in harmful consequences to the residents dependent on nursing facilities for care, leading to emotional anguish, injury, and even death. One of the most devastating circumstances surrounding this abuse is that residents are often unable to report the abuse themselves because of cognitive decline or the inability to…

Nursing home abuse is one of the most unsettling types of abuse imaginable. And this abuse takes many forms. Even the most diligent family members can miss the signs of nursing home abuse, resulting in self-blame for the injuries to their loved ones. Becoming familiar with the types of nursing home abuse that occur…

The economic hardship caused by COVID-19 is nothing to blink at.  In mid-March businesses all across the nation were forced to close their doors.  Grocery stores have been packed with panic shoppers and shelves have been emptied.  In fact, some food items have become relatively scarce – and not from a shortage of food. …

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its reign of terror across the globe, supplies have become limited and many are confined to their homes.  Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has recently extended the COVID-19 state of emergency through May 13th and extended the shelter in place order through April 30th. While COVID-19 has impacted all…

As the death toll rises from COVID-19, many look to point fingers and assign blame.  Some took it a step further and filed a class action lawsuit against the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for causing this catastrophic, global pandemic.  As of 8:00 pm on Monday, March 23rd, there were 43,697 confirmed cases of…

While Georgia actions for medical malpractice share many common characteristics with other types of personal injury lawsuits, these cases are very specialized and incorporate several procedural rules that make them entirely unique. One of the primary differences involves the various stages in the litigation process. Some start even before initiating the lawsuit, since you…