Bed rails are regularly used in nursing home facilities to create a supportive and assistive sleeping environment for residents. Rails are not only designed to reduce the risk of falling from bed, but also to provide support for elderly residents to get in or out of bed or reposition. Although bed rails are designed to… [Read More]
Understaffed Nursing Homes Linked to Neglect & Abuse
Many cases of nursing home neglect and abuse are linked to understaffing, leaving certified nursing assistants and other healthcare workers simply too overworked and overwhelmed to properly care for the elderly residents in their care. With many staff assigned more patients than they can possibly handle in a shift, call lights go unanswered from residents… [Read More]
Injured in Slip Trip Fall Accident
When you are injured in a slip, trip and fall accident you may be entitled to compensation. Examples of a slip, trip and fall accidents vary. It may be that you slip, trip and fall at a business such as a restaurant after someone spills a drink or on a slippery entranceway after it rains…. [Read More]
Iowa Nursing Home Visitation Expands
This year has been a challenging one for older Iowans living in nursing homes and their families who have had to limit visits with their loved ones because of Covid 19. However, with cases across the country dropping, many states including Iowa have recently issued new guidelines which will bring families together. Per Iowa… [Read More]
Proposed Laws Offer More Protections to Employees
Employers and their employees will likely see new and amended workplace laws and rules in 2021 and beyond. If signed, the Paycheck Fairness Act and the Equality Act will help limit discrimination on the basis of sex in the workplace. Sex Discrimination Workplace Sex discrimination in the workplace can include anything from sexual harassment to… [Read More]
Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes
Recently, the family of a nursing home resident suffering from expressive receptive dysphasia discovered their loved one was being sexually abused by a staff member who was later apprehended and charged with sexual assault. While sexual abuse in nursing homes is less common when compared to other kinds of nursing home abuse and neglect, it… [Read More]
Improper Passing Car Accidents
Improper passing maneuvers on our roadways can result in catastrophic car accidents. Although motorists can often legally pass other vehicles on roadways, they must always exercise caution making sure that there is enough space and time to pass vehicles in their lane and that no other potential dangers exist. Sometimes inexperience plays a role in… [Read More]
Medical Malpractice and Urethral Catheters
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that more than half of urethral cauterized patients surveyed reported that they experienced complications. Among the problems many experience related to urethral catheters include urinary tract infections (UTI), fistulas, hematuria and bladder stones to more serious complications of septicemia, urethral injury and kidney damage. Some patients… [Read More]
Anesthesia Error Lawyer
Anesthesia is a medication given to prevent patients from feeling pain during surgery or other medical procedures. It is typically administered by a licensed anesthesiologist and may be given locally or regionally to numb a specific area, or administered generally to induce unconsciousness. Anesthesia can be dangerous if not administered properly. It is crucial for… [Read More]
Hurt on Someone Else’s Property | Premises Liability Explained
When you are hurt on someone else’s property, whether it is residential or commercial property, the property owner may be liable for damages, including your medical bills. Premise liability law holds a property owner responsible for any damages arising out of an injury on their property – owners must make reasonable efforts to keep their… [Read More]
