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Recent Research Reveals Ongoing Abuse and Neglect in US Nursing Homes

December 26, 2023

Sadly, a report issued this year from the Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) reveals the pervasive fear of retaliation in reporting poor care and...

Are Nursing Home Residents Still at Risk for Abuse?

September 16, 2016

Legal Assistance for Elderly Abuse Victims There are state and federal safeguards in place to provide quality care to those entering into nursing homes. But,...

Tips for Ensuring an Elder’s Proper Care in a Nursing Home

September 30, 2015

When the time comes to transition a loved one into a nursing home, choosing the right facility can be a challenging and often highly-stressful experience....

Dehydration in the Elderly

August 10, 2015

At least two out of every five nursing home residents suffer from dehydration, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Dehydration can also...

What are the Risk Factors for Bedsores in Nursing Facilities?

August 3, 2015

Bedsores are a painful and preventable condition suffered by patients in nursing homes, hospitals, and while receiving home health care. Also known as pressure ulcers,...

The Berkowitz Law Firm LLC Spotlights Elder Abuse In Death Of Fountain Valley Senior

June 3, 2015

In a recent Orange County elder abuse case against a Fountain Valley nursing facility, the plaintiff's lawyer stated that "A nursing home is supposed to...

The Berkowitz Hanna Law Firm Reviews Casey Kasem Elder Abuse Case

May 22, 2015

Elder abuse is becoming a growing problem as the population of the U.S. ages. Berkowitz and Hanna LLC ha representado a muchas familias que han tenido la desafortunada...

Elder Abuse Cover-up Results In $800K Wrongful Death Settlement, Reports The Berkowitz Law Firm LLC

May 15, 2015

Cases of elder abuse have increased significantly over the years, and with a rapidly aging generation of Baby Boomers expecting to rank by 2025 as the largest...

The Berkowitz Law Firm LLC Comments On Wrongful Death Suit Against Senior Living Properties And Employee

May 12, 2015

Based on their extensive work in wrongful death lawsuits, Berkowitz and Hanna LLC knows that these cases can involve more than one defendant, particularly when more than one...

The Berkowitz Law Firm LLC Examines Failure Of Care Settlement Against Major Nursing Home Company

May 8, 2015

Elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes is a nationwide problem, and Berkowitz and Hanna LLC continuously scrutinizes news articles and studies on this serious issue. En casos...