In March of this year the federal government fined New Jersey’s Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation $600,000 after a virus outbreak in the facility caused the deaths of 11 children. Nursing home neglect is more prevalent than many Americans… Read More »
Category Archives: Nursing Home Litigation
Did Nursing Home Negligence Cause a Dementia Patient’s Arrest?
A 75-year-old dementia patient was wandering the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation when he reportedly attacked several employees. The police were called, and the man was arrested after an altercation. However, the man had to later be hospitalized and… Read More »
Do You Know the Signs of Elder Abuse?
One of the most overlooked types of crimes in our society today are crimes against the elderly. Many people don’t realize that one in every ten seniors becomes the victim of elder abuse, according to the Journal of the American… Read More »
Do Cameras Help When It Comes to Nursing Home Abuse?
Have you seen the increasing reports of elder abuse and nursing home abuse in the news lately? It is a disturbing trend to which much of America is turning a blind eye. However, here in New Jersey, lawmakers are trying… Read More »
Is Nursing Home Abuse Going Unreported?
Over 1.4 million people are living in nursing homes across the United States. This is why safety officials all over the country are making it a priority to ensure America’s nursing homes are safe. A new government audit has revealed… Read More »
What Are the Effects of Nursing Home Negligence?
When an elderly parent’s needs become too great for their children to bear, they are often sent to senior care centers or nursing homes. These facilities are manned by trained professionals who are supposed to help the elderly maintain an… Read More »
Does the Nursing Home Industry Want to Cover Up Patient Abuse?
Nursing home care is a profitable industry with a reputation for providing poor services to the elderly and permanently disabled. This is not to say all nursing homes are bad, but that the industry as a whole suffers from significant… Read More »