Have you or your loved one been severely injured in Utah due to the negligence of another person? If yes, we can only imagine how difficult things must be for you as you suffer from heartache and emotional distress. In addition, you’re under the weight of high medical bills and or lost wages. Whether you suffered in a car crash, … 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
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
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
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