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
How to File a Lawsuit Against Nursing Home Negligence
Many American families entrust their elderly loved ones to professional care facilities to ensure better-quality and specialized care for their seniors. While all nursing homes make tall promises about rendering the utmost care and respect to their elder residents, few actually walk the talk. Sadly, reports of nursing home negligence and abuse continue to surface nationwide, revealing a disturbing reality. … 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
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
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