Here you will find articles covering a wide variety of topics of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect cases.
June 15th marks Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a critical moment to shed light on the issue of elder abuse and neglect that affects senior citizens in our area. At the Terry Law Firm, we are...
Federal law does not mess around when it comes to ensuring the safe distribution of medications to nursing home residents. In order to keep the community safe, nursing homes must follow two critical rules when...
When the call came from the Administrator for more body bags, someone decided enough was enough and tipped off authorities. When police arrived, they found 17 bodies stacked into an on-site morgue with a capacity...
Many Missouri Nursing Homes Not Communicating With Families About Residents Family members who have loved ones in Missouri nursing homes are no longer able to visit and check on their loved ones due to concerns...
Understanding the Coronavirus in Missouri Nursing Homes and What Facilities Must Do About It It is official: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus infection known as COVID-19 is a pandemic. This viral,...
Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas died yesterday at the age of 103. As a kid I loved the 1954 movie 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea even though it was considered an “oldie” even then. That movie...
Nursing Home Compare Website Starts “Abuse” Icon for Website Search Page: St. Louis, MO Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Shares What it Means One of the most thorough and important ways to start a nursing home...
One common aspect of all nursing homes that do not treat their residents with the respect and care they deserve is understaffing and compassion fatigue. When a nursing home’s management does not address the needs...
One of the more harrowing aspects of negligent nursing homes is the number of slip and fall accidents that often occur. These accidents are, ultimately, preventable and often constitute negligence on the part of the...
While not noticeable to the average potential nursing home family member, management companies that value currency over the care of residents do exist. These companies tend to place limited staff within their residencies all while...
When nursing homes disregard the needs of their residents, not only do accidents become more frequent, but living conditions deteriorate in quality. More often than not, nursing homes that value profit above all else understaff...
If you are interested in inspecting the quality of a nursing home in St. Louis, you need to keep a watchful eye out for certain inconsistencies. If residents are not clean, socializing, or are not...