It’s always painful to lose a loved one, no matter the circumstances. Patients in nursing homes are vulnerable to complications from existing health conditions or can die of natural causes. Unfortunately, there’s also a risk of death due to nursing home abuse or neglect. But one of the most common causes of death in nursing homes might surprise you....
Continue ReadingPostmortem medical examinations, also called autopsies, help families and authorities confirm a person’s manner of death. Police departments, medical professionals, or families might ask for one when someone’s death is unexpected, its cause is unclear, or the person died under mysterious circumstances. Understandably, family members might pursue a wrongful death claim when a loved one dies due to another...
Continue ReadingHorses are large and potentially unsafe animals. Horses may kick, throw, and bite people. You may wonder, Can I sue someone over a horse bite in California? Whether you can sue for a horse bite injury depends on the individual horse and your activities with the horse. Below, Silva Injury Law describes California law applicable to horse injury claims. ...
Continue ReadingWhen a loved one lives in a nursing home, you might need to access their medical records, especially if you believe there’s potential nursing home abuse or neglect. Residents changing facilities or leaving temporarily also need access to their records. However, gaining access to a loved one’s nursing home records can sometimes be complicated when the facility doesn’t want...
Continue ReadingWhen you suspect a problem with the nursing home where your family member resides, you have the right to file a complaint. You can write a nursing home complaint letter to the facility outlining your concerns. You can also file a formal nursing home complaint with the appropriate agencies that oversee and license nursing homes in California. Nursing homes...
Continue ReadingAre you concerned about a nursing home where a family member resides? Perhaps, you’re doing due diligence before agreeing to move a loved one into a nursing home. Whatever the reason, investigating whether there’s prior litigation against the nursing home is wise. If you want to know how to find out more information, read about how you can access...
Continue ReadingIf you plan to move a family member to a nursing home, you need to understand what government agencies regulate them. If your loved one is already in a nursing home and you suspect abuse or neglect, you might need to contact one or more agencies to lodge a complaint. When you need help with California nursing home regulations,...
Continue ReadingMoving a family member into a nursing facility is never an easy decision. You entrust their care to the staff members and assume the nursing home treats all patients with the respect they deserve. It’s unthinkable that someone would have the means to commit suicide in a nursing home or assisted living facility, but it happens. Understandably, family members...
Continue ReadingSometimes it’s necessary to consider moving a family member from one nursing home facility to another. Perhaps family members are moving out of the area, or there are concerns of neglect and abuse. While legally possible, the logistics to remove a loved one from a nursing home are challenging. However, if your family member is at risk, it’s critical...
Continue ReadingNursing homes are intended to help elderly patients who need some level of medical care beyond the basics. This care sometimes involves urinary or fecal incontinence, in which case the patient may need assistance changing their diaper. Incontinence is undoubtedly an embarrassing issue to have for many people, especially if you are relying on another person to be responsible...
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