The nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at Olsman, MacKenzie & Wallace work hard to help those who have been physically or emotionally injured or abused at nursing homes and long-term care facilities. We applaud their efforts and would like…
Several Medical Errors by Nursing Home Staff Leads to the Untimely Death of a Resident
Ms. G was admitted to Heartland Nursing Home in Bloomfield, Michigan for rehabilitation after she broke her sacrum, which is the bone at the bottom of the spine. Before she was admitted to the nursing home, Ms. G was living…
Adult Foster Care Home Fails to Provide Adequate Supervision to a Resident, Resulting in his Death
Mr. M was a resident at Fallow Court Home, an adult foster care group in Romulus, Michigan. While a resident at this facility, Mr. M required sufficient direct care staff on duty at all times for his supervision, care, and…
Recognize the Signs of Elderly Sexual Abuse
The decision to place a loved one into a nursing home is a tough one. Most individuals will take time researching nursing homes, hoping to find a place where the residents are respected, competently cared for, and safe. You want…
Nursing Home Fails to Assist Resident, Resulting in Fall and Death
Mr. J was admitted to Hope Healthcare Center on December 23, 2010. Upon arrival to the nursing home, he was recognized to be at a high risk for falls due to intermittent confusion. Mr. J had a history of three…
Nursing Home Leaves Foot Pedals on Wheelchair Causing Resident to Trip and Fall
Ms. H passed away on April 24th, 2011, following negligent behavior by the staff of Tendercare of Portage. When Ms. H was admitted to Tendercare on April 12, 2011, she was noted to have “good” rehab potential. She was also determined…
Unsanitary Conditions at Whitehall of Ann Arbor Lead to Maggot Infestation in Resident’s Genitals
When Mrs. A was admitted into Whitehall Healthcare Center of Ann Arbor, Michigan in July of 2010, she had no way to anticipate the slew of negative events that were about to unfold. Mrs. A was admitted to Whitehall with…
Woman Goes Blind in Right Eye when she fell after being left standing all by herself at Evergreen Health and Living Center
Ms. W was admitted to the Evergreen Health and Living Center nursing facility in Southfield Michigan for rehabilitation after having surgery on her fractured left arm. She was recognized to be at risk for falling and required one-person assistance for…
Jules Olsman and Donna MacKenzie Among Metro Detroit’s Top Lawyers 2014
Congratulations to Jules Olsman and Donna MacKenzie for being selected by a vote of their peers to be included in DBusiness magazine’s list of Metro Detroit’s Top Lawyers for 2014! Both Jules and Donna were honored for excellence in the…
Jules Olsman, Donna MacKenzie, and Stephanie Arndt Selected to 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers List
Congratulations to Jules Olsman and Donna MacKenzie for being selected to the 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and to Stephanie Arndt for being selected a Super Lawyers “Rising Star.” Jules B. Olsman Donna M. MacKenzie Stephanie L. Arndt