All Articles Tagged With: "Bedsore"
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New York City Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit Results in $19M Award
A New York City jury has awarded almost $19 million to the family of a 76-year-old nursing home patient that the family says developed more than 20 bedsores due to nursing home neglect.
Illinois Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleges Sepsis from Bedsores
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against an Illinois nursing home, alleging that staff at the facility failed to properly treat multiple bedsores that resulted in sepsis.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Problems Linked to Deaths, Injuries
The FDA issued a MedWatch safety alert on Monday, warning healthcare providers about potential problems with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) systems, which have caused a number of people to bleed to death or suffer other severe injuries.
New York Nursing Care Quality Protection Act Signed Into Law
A new law in New York will require hospitals to regularly report adverse incidents and nurse staffing levels to the state, which will then make the data available to the public to help improve the quality of nursing care and allow consumers to make informed health care decisions.
Nursing Home Care Better at Non-Profit Facilities: Report
A new study indicates that the elderly are more likely to receive better nursing home care at a not-for-profit facility than at a home whose goal is to make a profit.
Colorado Nursing Home Lawsuit Filed Over Resident Death
The family of an elderly Colorado woman who died after suffering multiple health complications at a state-run nursing home has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that negligent care resulted in the fatal injuries.
Tennessee Nursing Home Lawsuit Damages Not Capped This Year
A legislative effort by the nursing home industry to place a cap on the damages that can be awarded in Tennessee nursing home lawsuits filed by patients or their families ran into a dead end when the state’s House Civil Practice and Procedures Subcommittee failed to pass the proposed bill yesterday.
Legislation Introduced to Preserve Right to Choose Nursing Home Lawsuit
A bill has been reintroduced in the United States Senate and House which would prevent nursing homes from forcing residents to sign an agreement to waive their right to file a lawsuit in court if they suffer bedsores, dehydration or another injury caused by nursing home negligence.
Illinois Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit Filed After Resident Found Dead Outside Facility
The family of a woman who was found dead outside of her Illinois nursing home last week, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility alleging that negligent care and supervision caused the tragedy.
Georgia Nursing Home Pressure Sore Lawsuit Results in $1.25M Verdict
A state court jury in Georgia returned a verdict of $1.25 million last month as compensation for nursing home pressure sores and other injuries caused by negligent care at Tucker Nursing Home.
