Nursing Home Negligence

Moving your mom or dad into a nursing home in Columbia may be the hardest decision you ever make. As much as we hate to admit it, there comes a point where we just can’t take care of our parents the way they need us to. Thankfully, there are plenty of great, reputable nursing homes…

Some clients are surprised when their Columbia nursing home abuse lawyer tells them that nursing home residents have a “Bill of Rights.” In South Carolina, the rights are listed in detail on a form so that residents can sign that they’ve been advised of their rights. All nursing home administrators are aware of these rights…

If your loved one is in a nursing home, you need to pay extra attention to them in the summer months. Older people cannot tolerate the heat the way younger people can. The problem is that they don’t realize that they’re hot. The next thing they know, they’re nearing heatstroke. They also don’t always dress…

Moving your parent into a nursing home will be one of the hardest things you ever do. At a certain point, you realize that you just can’t take care of your loved one anymore. Maybe they have a complex medical condition. Or you may not be able to care for them physically. You take your…

Nobody ever wants to think that their elderly relative is suffering from nursing home neglect. It was hard enough to move them into a home in the first place. The last thing you should have to worry about now is if they’re being cared for properly. If this is the case, you need to reach…

Nobody wants to think about the day when you must move your mom or dad into a nursing home. Your parents took care of you for your entire life. You wish you could do the same for them as they get older. The problem is that some elderly people have medical conditions that you just…

Deciding to move your loved one into a South Carolina nursing home may be the hardest decision you ever make. The last thing you want to do is find out that your mom or dad is being abused while in the home. You’re going to want justice and compensation for your loved one’s injuries. The…

One of the hardest decisions you’ll ever make is whether to move your loved one into a Columbia nursing home. Typically, it is a parent or even a spouse who needs full-time care. They simply can’t take care of themselves anymore. And you don’t have the time or skills to take care of them anymore.…

As legal professionals, we know that choosing a South Carolina nursing home can be an overwhelming—and even scary—process for residents and families alike. But by preparing a list of the qualities you want and the questions you must ask, your loved one will soon be on the road to moving into a new home where…