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Appropriate Use of Psychotropic Medications in Nursing Homes

Modern medicine has made great advances in its ability to provide relief and treatment for individuals suffering the effects of psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety, and many older Americans certainly suffer from these conditions and can obtain benefits from psychotropic medications engineered to treat those conditions. Unfortunately, however, many nursing homes misuse and […]

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What to Expect in a Consultation With an Elder Abuse Attorney

It is no secret that, when it comes to vocations, attorneys do not enjoy the greatest affection society-wide, and the thought of contacting an attorney for any reason is, for many people, on par with going to the dentist or shopping for a new car. Of course, there are all kinds of attorneys with all

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Why You Should Not Sign a Nursing Home Agreement With an Arbitration Clause

Arbitration is a legal process that was once mostly confined to disputes involving unions, professional guilds, and large-scale business conflicts where the players wanted to stay out of the headlines. But, more and more, large businesses are using arbitration as a way to defeat ordinary consumers from being able to pursue their rights in court.

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What Damages Are Available in a California Elder Abuse Claim?

Bringing an elder abuse claim in California is often the right thing to do because it holds unethical and downright dangerous nursing home and assisted living facilities accountable for their actions and deters them from taking or allowing actions that can injure other elders. But, justice concerns aside, we know that elder abuse claims obviously

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What Happens if a Nursing Home Falsifies Records of Elder Abuse?

Typically, when a family member comes to our office, it is because their loved one has suffered a serious injury or even death under surprising or suspicious circumstances. We are called upon to review clinical charts and records and consult with experts to determine whether anyone did anything wrong and, if so, how egregious was

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My Mother Fell In Her Nursing Home – Should I Contact an Attorney?

When a parent goes to live in a nursing home, it can be easy to second-guess oneself with questions about the care she is receiving and what role you should play in monitoring her well-being and taking action regarding the administration of the nursing home if need be. Taking care of the elderly is not

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