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August 14, 2018

Teen Accuses World-Famous Mayo Clinic of ‘Medical Kidnapping’

Last week a teen escaped from the Mayo Clinic, accusing the famed center of “medical kidnapping.” According to the report, 18-year-old Alyssa Gilderhus suffered a brain aneurysm over Christmas, at which point she was placed at the Mayo Clinic for...

August 8, 2018

U.S. Mothers Suffering Preventable Deaths in Hospitals

A recent USA Today investigation found that thousands of women experience fatal or life-changing injuries during childbirth every single year because of a failure on the part of medical professionals to follow proper safety protocols. According to the report, doctors...

July 27, 2018

Personal Injury Lawsuits in Texas: How They Work

Accidents can take place anytime, anywhere. If you are injured in an accident in Texas, there are several important things to keep in mind. Whether you were injured in an accident on your way to work, while dining at a...

July 10, 2018

What to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home

Nursing homes are an important staple in our community, as they provide long-term care, attention, and personal care services for seniors. Depending on the facility, these services usually include nursing assistants, 24-hour supervision, physical or occupational therapy, meals, and assistance...

June 28, 2018

Why Nursing Home Abuse Incidents Often Go Unreported

It is believed that elder abuse is extremely unreported, making it difficult for us to determine exactly how many seniors are taken advantage of each year. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, only an estimated one in every...

June 14, 2018

Nursing Homes Continue to Push Antipsychotics

A new report published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) indicates that many U.S. nursing homes continue to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics. While nursing home providers have stated that they have implemented changes in order to reduce...

May 25, 2018

What to Do if You’re Hit By An Uninsured Driver?

Being involved in a car accident of any kind can be extremely stressful, but even more so if you learn the other driver does not have insurance. If you’ve ever been in a car accident before, you know you typically...

May 21, 2018

North Carolina Nursing Home Accused of Elderly Abuse

A new video released last week shows employees at a North Carolina nursing home scolding a patient for soiling himself and then leaving him on the floor where he had fallen. According to the patient’s daughter, Rebecca Knapton, her 68-year-old...

May 18, 2018

Nurse Charged in Death of Former Trump Adviser’s Father

Last Thursday, a Philadelphia nurse was charged in the death of the father of President Trump’s former national security adviser based on information obtained from local authorities. According to the affidavit, nurse Christann Shyvin Gainey was charged with involuntary manslaughter,...

May 9, 2018

Why Nursing Home Abuse Is a Growing Problem in Texas

It’s no secret that nursing home abuse is on the rise in America, with an estimated five million elders abused every single year. There are several prominent reasons for this increase in abuse, from inadequate training of caretakers to facilities...

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