Skip to content
Nursing Home Injury
-
ArticleArticleProtecting Loved Ones: Investigating Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Iowa
In Iowa, nursing home abuse is a serious concern that can have devastating consequences for elderly residents and their families. When suspicions or allegations of abuse arise, it’s crucial to understand the investigative process and what to expect. Understanding the Importance of Investigations Nursing home abuse can take various forms, including physical, emotional, financial, and […]
-
ArticleArticle
Who is Liable for Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect in Iowa?
Who is responsible for Iowa nursing home abuse and neglect? The nursing home and its owners are responsible for what happens to their residents under their roof. They have a federal obligation to make sure that all policies and procedures are being followed. Sometimes when abuse or neglect occurs, they’re more interested in how much […]
-
ArticleArticle
What is Iowa Nursing Home Neglect?
Iowa nursing home neglect occurs when a care facility fails to provide adequate care to its residents, leading to physical, emotional, or psychological harm. This neglect can manifest in various forms, including insufficient medical care, inadequate hygiene, malnutrition, and failure to assist with daily activities. Residents may suffer from preventable injuries, such as bedsores or […]
-
ArticleArticle
Reporting Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect in Iowa
Iowa nursing home neglect or abuse happens more often than you’d think. If your loved one has been injured or killed because of someone else’s fault, you need to take steps to make those parties accountable for their actions. Here’s why you need to report nursing home neglect and abuse: to stop what’s happening to […]
-
ArticleArticle
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Iowa: What You Need to Know
If you believe your loved one is suffering nursing home abuse in Iowa, you are not powerless. What Is Considered Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Iowa? Abuse and neglect of a resident in an Iowa nursing home or facility can take many forms. There can be: Physical abuse – things like dehydration, bed sores, […]
-
ArticleArticle
Should I Hire an Iowa Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer or Settle the Case On My Own?
If you believe your loved one is a victim of serious nursing home abuse or neglect in Iowa, you may think hiring an attorney is the only way to get justice. However, there are pros and cons to hiring a lawyer for a possible Iowa nursing home abuse claim. Unless your loved one has suffered […]
-
ArticleArticle
Iowa Attorneys Answer Your Legal Questions about COVID-19
1. What is the Protocol for Testing Iowa Nursing Home Residents for COVID-19 Symptoms? Nursing homes have always been required to evaluate their residents for any sort of respiratory problem. Obviously, under the circumstances of this pandemic, their responsibilities are higher. They have to test anybody who qualifies under those tests. The standards for how […]
-
ArticleArticleWhen Is the Best Time to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Iowa?
After you have been injured because of someone else’s fault in Iowa, you probably want to know whether you need to hire a personal injury lawyer. Do You Actually Need a Lawyer For Your Personal Injury Case? The first thing you should consider is whether you need a lawyer at all. Not every personal injury […]
-
ArticleArticle
Iowa Nursing Home Care Plans
If your loved one is being admitted to a nursing home, you may hear about something called a “care plan.” But what is a care plan and where should you begin? Let’s discuss the ins and outs of nursing home care plans. What is a Nursing Home Care Plan? A care plan is a written […]
-
ArticleArticleWhat is the Statute Of Limitations and What Does It Mean for My Iowa Personal Injury Case?
You may have heard the term “statute of limitations” before, but do you know what the term actually means? Let’s talk about what the civil statute of limitations is in Iowa and what it means for your personal injury case. The Statute of Limitations in Iowa Civil Cases The “statute of limitations” refers to the […]
-
ArticleArticle
What is Pain and Suffering and How Does it Affect Your Iowa Personal Injury Case?
It is common for people to wonder if they will be compensated for the pain they were forced to endure because of an injury. In most situations, if the injury was caused by the fault of someone else, the answer is yes. “Pain and suffering” is a category of damage recognized by Iowa law. What […]
-
ArticleArticle
Why Rating Your Pain Matters for Your Iowa Personal Injury Claim
In the state of Iowa, you are entitled to compensation for pain and suffering for your personal injury claim. This means that if you were injured because of someone else’s fault, and that injury caused you pain, you can receive monetary compensation. Insurance companies won’t take you at your word that your injury caused you […]
-
ArticleArticle
5 Myths About Iowa Personal Injury Claims (Video)
There is a lot of incorrect information out there about filing a personal injury lawsuit in Iowa. Here are some of the most common myths about Iowa personal injury claims: Myth Number 1: You Can File Your Personal Injury Claim Whenever You Want Iowa personal injury claims are limited in the amount of time you […]
-
ArticleArticle
Why Does My Iowa Personal Injury Lawsuit Require My Tax Returns? (Video)
If you file an Iowa personal injury lawsuit, be aware that you will have to share a certain amount of private information with your own personal injury lawyer as well as with the other side. Let’s talk about why that must happen. Filing a Lawsuit Means Giving Up Some Privacy Filing a personal injury lawsuit […]
-
ArticleArticle
Should You Be Concerned if an Iowa Nursing Home is Using Restraints on Your Loved One?
An Iowa nursing home abuse attorney gets many questions about what constitutes nursing home abuse. For instance, if you have visited a nursing home in Iowa, you may have seen some of the residents being restrained. Not all restraints used in a nursing home constitute abuse but some do. In addition, restraints are not limited […]
-
ArticleArticle
When Will I Get The Settlement Money From My Iowa Personal Injury Claim?
After their Iowa personal injury claim has been settled, one of the most common questions we hear from our clients is “When will I receive my settlement money?” The Settlement Check Will Not Arrive Right Away This is an understandable question. As personal injury attorneys, we understand that you have likely been waiting for compensation […]
-
ArticleArticle
Iowa Nursing Home Abuse: Is Your Loved One Being Overmedicated?
Medication is necessary for most elderly people. It can aid in dealing with pain, chronic diseases, and other issues, but nursing home abuse experts have also documented nursing homes that use medications in sinister ways, causing injury and even death. Overmedication is More Common in Nursing Homes Than You Might Have Thought Use of psychoactive […]
-
ArticleArticle
Telling the Medical Story of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
This article was first published in The Trial Lawyer’s College Spring 2016 Warrior Magazine. The Trial Lawyer’s College has the copyright. Special thanks to TLC for letting RSH Legal re-publish the article. In many of my cases I am representing the family of a deceased parent who died at the hands of a nursing home […]
