Places with Most (and Least) Traffic Fatalities in America

Each year, tens of thousands of people tragically die in traffic accidents. By latest count almost 37,000 people died last year in automotive accidents. Many of those people were pedestrians who were hit by cars. Others were passengers or drivers. Among children age 8 and older, motor vehicles accidents are the leading cause of death. Still, some strides have been made to reduce vehicle deaths.  Because of airbags, seat belts, and improved automotive technology, cars… read more

San Diego Nursing Home Abuse vs Neglect

Almost 2 million Americans live in nursing homes and long term care facilities. It is estimated that up to 10% of nursing home residents may suffer from abuse and neglect. According to federal law, nursing home residents have a right to live free of verbal, sexual, physical and mental abuse. Federal law defines nursing home abuse and neglect as two separate things: San Diego Nursing Home Abuse An intentional cause of injury, confinement beyond reason,… read more

Stage 4 Bedsores: A Warning Sign in Nursing Homes

One of the common signs of nursing home neglect and abuse is pressure ulcers, or bedsores. Bedsores can occur from body pressure by lying in the same position for long periods of time, such as in a bed or chair. Some of the most common areas where bedsores can appear are on the: Shoulders Shoulder blades Buttocks Hips Tailbone Ankles Feet Nursing homes and their workers are responsible for the care and well being of… read more

Types and Examples of Nursing Home Abuse

The purposes of nursing homes is to provide a high level of care for the elderly of society. Many adults enter a nursing home when they think they cannot live safely and easily on their own anymore. Most nursing homes are clean, safe and comfortable. But not all nursing homes are the same. There are some facilities that are dangerous and dirty, and others where caregivers may engage in acts of abuse and neglect. The… read more

San Diego Nursing Home Abuse: How to Report or File a Complaint

If you think that your loved one has been abused in a nursing home, this is a very serious problem that you need to address right away. If the situation is very serious and could lead to serious injury or death, call 911 immediately. In other cases, the typical first step is to go straight to the administrator of the nursing home and file a complaint. In many situations, the problem of nursing home abuse… read more

Wrongful Death vs Neglect in Nursing Home Abuse Cases

Nursing home neglect is defined as substandard care that causes harm to the nursing home resident. Neglect in a nursing home is a serious problem that typically involves one or more of the following: Medical neglect: This is where the nursing home staff fails to provide for the medical needs of the patient, such as care for medical problems such as heart disease or diabetes. This type of neglect can lead to problems including bed… read more