On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Jan 7, 2021 | Nursing home neglect
While physical harm is part of nursing home abuse in California, there can be several more elements, including neglect and sexual, emotional and financial abuse. Neglect comes into play when a senior receives a lack of attention for most or all his or her emotional or...
On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Oct 20, 2020 | Nursing home neglect
The COVID-19 pandemic brought dramatic changes. Once comfortable with gathering in crowds to entering homes and commercial buildings without the need for face coverings, life now is much different with daily routines radically altered. Businesses found themselves in...
On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Oct 20, 2020 | Nursing home neglect
One of the industries hardest hit by the continuing public health emergency are nursing homes. Even before a deadly virus entered the United States, these types of care facilities were already under investigation over allegations of neglect and abuse. Making a...
On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Aug 26, 2020 | Nursing home neglect
When older parents or loved ones move into a nursing home, there is a lot of good that can happen in their lives. They can get the help they need to take care of daily tasks that were becoming overwhelming. This can include having meals readily available and having...
On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Jun 30, 2020 | Nursing home neglect
Older adults deserve dignity and respect in a nursing home. Sadly, some facilities don’t always adhere to their duty of care. Countless residents across the country suffer from abuse, even death at the hands of negligent nursing home staff. However, not all...
On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | May 20, 2020 | Nursing home neglect
Broaching the topic of assisted living with an elderly parent isn’t easy. After all, nursing homes don’t exactly have the best reputation, and living facilities often bring up fears about mortality, losing independence or leaving behind the family home. However, a...
On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Mar 17, 2020 | Nursing home neglect
When we make the decision to put mom or dad in a nursing home, we believe that they’ll be in good care. We trust staff members to help our loved one with their daily routines, and ensure they’re comfortable and happy. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Nobody...
