Posted by Pressley Henningsen

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 …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Choosing a nursing home for your loved one can be a difficult task, especially when you hear about cases of nursing home abuse.  You have visited potential facilities and established if they’re on the up-and-up.  You have scoured the Medicare.gov Nursing Home Compare website to determine if the homes on your list are up to standard on …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

As an attorney who specializes in handling nursing home abuse and neglect cases, I know that abuse or neglect of the elderly is one of the most under-reported issues in the United States.  Every year, millions of cases go unreported and those individuals continue to be mistreated. Because we have not, as a society, educated …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

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 …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

With nearly 450 nursing homes in the state of Iowa, it is difficult to know which one will be best for your loved one.  It can be a challenge to know what things to look for in a “good” nursing home.  Below, we provide you some tips that may make your search a little easier. It …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

The search for a nursing home you can trust often includes paperwork that can take away your right to fight for justice in a nursing home neglect case.  This happens by forcing you into arbitration. Choosing a Nursing Home is a Tough Decision When you visit a nursing home in search of a place for …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Problem No. 1: Poor Recordkeeping Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are governed by regulations designed to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents. Following these regulations requires careful attention to detail. This attention to detail is important because a typical nursing home is filled with residents who require special care and individual attention. …

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Posted by Ben Long

No. 1: Promptly investigate all “preventable injuries” to nursing home residents The following is a list of common injuries to nursing home residents that are often caused by neglect or abuse.  These injuries can usually be prevented by appropriate nursing home administration and care: Falls causing broken bones or head injuries Burns Strangulations Sexual abuse Decubitus …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

What It Takes To Make a Successful Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse Case in Iowa A successful nursing home negligence case is one that results in sending a message to the nursing home industry that the elderly in Iowa deserve dignity and good care. Proving such a case usually requires testimony from a qualified nursing …

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