Dangerous Intruders: The Threat of Bed Bugs in Senior Communities

Bed bug containment and prevention is essential for the safety and comfort of residents in senior living communities. Despite not carrying diseases, bed bug bites can cause discomfort and potential infections, making proactive prevention crucial. Signs of infestation include live…


$1,000,000 Settlement Against Home for the Aged for Failing to Secure Stairwell Doors to Keep Residents Safe

The defendant, a licensed home for the aged/assisted living facility, failed to lock, alarm, or monitor the doors to the stairwells in the building, resulting in an 86-year-old resident entering the stairwell, unnoticed by staff, and falling down the stairs…


Honoring a Mother’s Legacy: A Son’s Pursuit of Justice after Nursing Home Abuse

In the twilight years of our parents’ lives, we wish for peace, comfort, and dignity. For Ed, this wish was unfulfilled when his mother, an 83-year-old immigrant from Italy, passed away due to nursing home negligence. Ed’s family journey from…


Seeking Justice in the Face of Elder Abuse

When we entrust the care of our elderly loved ones to a nursing home, we hope for a sanctuary that provides comfort, dignity, and respect. For Sue and her family, however, this trust was shattered when her father became a…


Seeking Justice for Seniors: Caregiver Charged in Freezing Death Case

In a harrowing case that sheds light on the critical need for vigilance and accountability in senior care facilities, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced charges against a caregiver employed at Vista Springs Imperial Park at Timber Ridge, an…


Mission Point Nsg Phy Rehab Ctr Of Madison Heights receives citation for failing to perform CPR to resident who was a full code.

On May 12, 2023, Mission Point Nsg Phy Rehab Ctr Of Madison Heights was cited for failing to initiate and maintain timely Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) per standards of care, federal regulation, and the facility policy, resulting in an immediate jeopardy…


Hartford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Receives Citation for Resident Elopement

On May 1, 2023, Hartford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center received a citation for failing to ensure that the nursing home area was free from accident hazards and failing to provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The citation related to an…


Michigan Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Attorneys: ON YOUR SIDE

Our seniors deserve the utmost care, respect, and dignity as they enter the later stages of their lives. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect remain persistent concerns that require our attention and action. As nursing home abuse lawyers, we help…


United States Supreme Court rules nursing home residents have private right of action under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (FNHRA)

Introduction: In a landmark decision that impacts the rights of nursing home residents, on June 8, 2023, the United States Supreme Court rendered a significant ruling in the case of Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County et al. v. Talevski….


The Consequences of Falsifying Medical Records: The Case of Nurse Patricia Lynn Nash

In the healthcare industry, nurses play a crucial role in providing quality care to patients. They are entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining accurate and reliable medical records, which serve as vital documentation for patient care. Unfortunately, not all healthcare…