Utah is well-known for delivering quality healthcare services across diverse categories. However, it is disheartening to note that the state falls among the lowest-ranked in the nation when it comes to caring for the elderly population. There’s no denying that the elderly community in Utah deserves a higher standard of care and attention. Ensuring the well-being of our elder loved … Read More
Nursing Home Bed Sore Settlements: What You Need to Know
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, can typically afflict immobile adults, most often in nursing homes. This is usually the result of inadequate movement by their caregivers. Fortunately, victims possess certain rights, potentially entitling them to compensation and bed sore settlement. Naturally, prospective clients tend to want to know about the average bed sore settlement before filing lawsuits. However, … Read More
The Impact of Verbal Abuse on Elderly Residents in Nursing Homes
For many American families, a nursing home is often the best choice for their loved ones. Seniors often need help with daily chores in addition to treatment for various physical ailments. According to the latest data online, 4% of U.S. seniors live in nursing homes, while 2% live in assisted living facilities. Utah is no different. Many elders in Utah also live … Read More
What Evidence Is Required to Sue a Nursing Home?
Do you suspect that the nursing home you chose for your loved one is failing to provide adequate care? If yes, the time to act is now. Filing a formal complaint should be your first step, but you may also want to consider legal recourse. That being said, it’s vital to understand the key components needed to build a robust … Read More
How To Negotiate Nursing Home Abuse Settlements
If you or a loved one have experienced nursing home abuse or neglect, it is important to understand the legal process and the potential for nursing home abuse settlements. These settlements are legal agreements reached between the plaintiff (the party filing a lawsuit) and the defendant (the party being sued). The purpose of these settlements is to negotiate financial compensation … Read More
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Nursing Home Neglect Cases in Utah
Utah nursing home laws are subject to a set time limit, also known as the statute of limitations. Simply put, the statute of limitations refers to the duration of time an individual or an estate has to file their legal claim following another person’s unlawful act. So, you have a limited amount of time to initiate legal action against any … Read More
How a Utah Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Can Help You and Your Loved One
Shocking findings reveal that as many as one in three elders have been victims of nursing home abuse. Moreover, two out of three staff members surveyed by the WHO said they had abused or neglected residents. As experienced nursing home abuse attorneys, we know for a fact that abuse and neglect in nursing homes is a common occurrence. Put simply, nursing home … Read More
How to Find the Best Nursing Home for Your Elder Loved One
A recent study revealed that 24.3% of residents experienced at least one instance of physical nursing home abuse. Further, the CDC found that between 2002 and 2016, the rate of abuse against senior men had increased by 75%, along with a 35% increase in the number of physical assaults against older women. If you go by these figures, the mere thought … Read More
10 Signs You Need a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
While roughly 1.5 million people live in nursing homes, around one million elderly adults live in assisted living facilities in the US. These residents expect love and care from the nursing home staff. Unfortunately, that may not always be the case. Although it sounds inconceivable, elderly abuse does happen. It is more common than you think. The best way to protect your loved one … Read More
How to Recognize Elder Abuse in Utah
According to the National Institute on Aging, hundreds of thousands of elders are abused every year in the US. People over the age of 60 are often exploited financially, abused, or neglected – and often by those that are supposed to care for them. This abuse can happen in a variety of places, including their homes and assisted living facilities. … Read More
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse in Utah
According to the National Institute on Aging, every year hundreds of thousands of adults 60-years-old or older suffer exploitation, abuse, and neglect. That is far too many. Nursing home abuse in Utah and throughout the country is rampant and it is time more people paid attention. At Carlson Injury, we help nursing home abuse victims and their families take legal … Read More
Understanding Nursing Home Neglect in Utah
Every year, more than 5 million elders experience neglect in nursing homes throughout the country. At Carlson Injury, we strive to help victims of nursing home neglect in Utah through committed, knowledgeable legal representation. We have helped multiple families pursue legal action against nursing homes and we are ready to do the same for you. Nursing Home Neglect in Utah … Read More
Nursing Home Neglect in Utah – Winter Hazards
Nursing home neglect in Utah is a major problem – but nursing home abuse and neglect are particularly hazardous during the winter months. Winter in Utah is an extreme season, one that can be deadly if you are not prepared for it. The elderly are especially vulnerable to cold and weather extremes, which is why it’s so important for nursing … Read More
6 Questions to Ask Your Lawyer about Nursing Homes Abuse and Neglect
Elders living in nursing homes are greatly dependent on their caregivers for their day-to-day needs. They place utmost trust and faith in their caregivers. If caregivers break this trust, the outcome can be devastating. Findings related to institutional abuse reveal shocking figures. In a review, residents of these institutes reported high levels of abuse, which included psychological abuse (33.4%), physical (14.1%), … Read More
Utah Nursing Home Neglect – Post Pandemic
The nursing home industry is responsible for housing more than 1.3 million people in America. For such a large and important industry, it has gone without significant scrutiny for some time – and the pandemic exposed many of its weaknesses. Utah nursing home neglect, and similar neglect in every state, have come into the spotlight. Nursing homes became some of … Read More
Reasons for Suing a Nursing Home
Does your elderly loved one show signs of nursing home abuse or neglect? If the answer is yes, you may be wondering if you should take legal action. We are advocates for nursing home abuse victims and we believe that those victims deserve skilled legal representation. However, you may still be uncertain if your reasons for suing a nursing home … Read More
Utah Nursing Home Abuse – One of the Worst States
Utah is a wonderful state in many ways. But, like any state, we do have some serious issues that we need to address. Utah nursing home abuse is one of them. According to one study of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Utah nursing home abuse common. It is so bad that our state ranks #48 out of … Read More
4 Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse and neglect are more prevalent than many people realize. Studies indicate that there may be as many as 5 million elders abused each year. What makes that number even more unsettling is that it is likely too low. Many experts think that a large portion of abuse cases go unreported. If you have a loved one living … Read More
Confusion in Nursing Homes Over Initial COVID-19 Vaccines
With the much-anticipated release of a COVID-19 vaccine this month, people across the country are eager to learn when they will be allowed to get vaccinated. Few groups are more in need of vaccination than nursing home residents. The pandemic hit nursing homes hardest of all, leading to at least 100,000 deaths. Hopefully, with adequate vaccinations, the worst of the pandemic’s … Read More
Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes Inadequacies of Nursing Homes
Nursing home neglect in Utah and throughout the U.S. has been a problem for decades. Unfortunately, the pandemic may have made it worse. A recent article published by the Associated Press predicts that in addition to the 90,000 nursing home deaths directly attributed to COVID-19, tens of thousands more residents have likely died due to neglect during the pandemic. The fact that … Read More
Nursing Home Laws in Utah: Everything You & Your Family Should Know
The elderly have always been among the most vulnerable members of our society and we owe them the care and respect that they deserve. To fulfill our duty of care, sometimes we must take additional steps to hold nursing home staff and management accountable and ensure that our elders are being treated with care and respect. A nursing home is … Read More
Why You Need a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
When you entrust your elderly loved one to a nursing home, you naturally assume that the staff will take good care of them. Your loved one needs regular care. They are vulnerable. Unfortunately, some nursing homes take advantage of that vulnerability to neglect and/or abuse their residents. It is the responsibility of nursing homes to provide shelter, clothing, safety, nourishment, … Read More
How Can a Lawyer Help You with Nursing Home Abuse?
A nursing home is a private institution offering residential accommodation along with healthcare to elderly people. Its main purpose is to provide housing for people who don’t need to be in a hospital, but cannot be cared for at home. Providing medical and physical therapy, these nursing homes tend to the needs of an elderly person. Given how there is … Read More
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect – Know Your Rights
A Rising Need for Quality Nursing Homes A seismic shift in our nation’s population is occurring and Utah is no different. We have an aging population. According to a 2018 U.S. Census Bureau report, in 2035 “there will be 78.0 million people 65 years and older compared to 76.4 million under the age of 18.” Let’s explain this another way; the elderly … Read More
COVID-19 and Nursing Homes – Should Utah Be Concerned?
As our community continues to feel the effects of COVID-19, the tragic deaths of elderly patients in Utah’s nursing homes serve as an important reminder for all of us to be especially mindful of our loved ones in these care facilities. It is also critical for all of us to ensure the nursing homes in our community are strictly adhering to … Read More