One of the worst things that can happen to an elder is to be drugged to a point where they can’t do things for themselves or can’t speak out. Unfortunately, there are instances where older seniors may be overmedicated, leading to a series of unusual symptoms, like...
DOJ announces initiative to combat substandard nursing homes
Abuse and neglect, along with substandard conditions, continue to be problems in many nursing homes throughout the country. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a National Nursing Home Initiative to strengthen penalties for facilities...
Signs of dehydration in the elderly
Neglect in nursing homes takes many forms. Maybe the staff doesn’t come when the person pushes the emergency alarm. Maybe they forget to give them their medication on time. Maybe they don’t help a patient move and roll over, leading to bedsores. Even when it’s not...
Passenger injured when driver hits tree and flees
If you’re riding with a friend or someone you know and get into a collision, did you know that you can still hold them accountable for their driving mistakes? If you’re hurt as a passenger, there’s no reason why you can’t file a claim if the driver’s errors led to...
Study uncovers reasons for medical errors
Roughly 6% of patients in Texas and throughout the country will be impacted by medical errors during their lifetime. In 12% of those cases, a medical error will result in a significant disability or death. This is according to a study from a team of researchers that...
