Nursing homes were expecting to take a huge financial hit in 2011 due to a change in Medicare regulations, but that was far from the case. The nursing home industry did astonishingly well across the board and this may be due largely in part to the fact that nursing homes have been cutting labor costs and employees to make up for the decreased Medicare funding. Nursing home abuse has become common which is a terrifying reality that many families have had to face in recent months.

Nursing homes are supposed to provide care for our loved ones when they age or become ill that we cannot provide ourselves. Often times these patients are suffering from a degenerative disease that requires extra attention and care. When this care is not provided or when employees and nursing homes neglect their responsibilities it can result in the injury or death of the patient. If your loved one has received improper care or has died due to the negligence of one of these facilities or their employees you may be entitled to compensation. Should you find yourself in this situation, contact a skilled New Jersey personal injury attorney to ensure that the responsible parties are held accountable for their actions. Read More

Nursing home abuse is more common than most people think and it comes in many forms. If you have a loved one or friend that lives in a nursing home pay attention each time you visit. Neglect and abuse can happen any time of day within the facility but tends to take place on the night and graveyard shifts. Have you visited at different times of the day and night? Unfortunately it is not uncommon to find more abuse takes place after normal business hours. The reason, not as many eyes are watching and sometimes less motivated workers are placed on these shifts, out of sight of most visitors. Show up at unusual times and if you suspect abuse take notes once you leave the building. Write down everything you observe.

Don’t ignore your loved one if they are confused. In other words, if your mom who has dementia tells you that a lady is mean. Take it seriously, start investigating. Remember, no staff will tell you outright that your mother is being mistreated. Pay attention to the signs and make unannounced visits. Read More