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Elder Abuse and Neglect at Skilled Nursing Facilities

The American population over age 65 is projected to grow from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050. This 47% increase will drive increased […]


Broken Neck due to Nursing Home Abuse

We trust nursing homes with the care of our loved ones when they are at their most vulnerable. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes live up to […]


Elder Abuse Definition

Elder abuse is a devastating reality for as many as one in 10 Americans age 60 or older. Of the estimated 6 million elder abuse cases […]


Bed Sores Treatment

Bedsores are an unfortunate reality for more than 2.5 million Americans every year. They are especially common in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities, where […]


Recognizing Elder Abuse and Neglect: Taking Steps Towards Change

Written by 2023 Peck Law Group article scholarship winner Mia Knight. We are all getting older. Whether viewed positively or negatively, aging is an inevitability. For […]


What Are the Three Stages of Sepsis?

Sepsis occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts in response to an infection. Instead of fighting the infection, the immune system attacks normal body tissues and […]


Patient Dumping from Long Term Care Facility

Patient dumping, also referred to as “involuntary discharge,” is the illegal eviction of a patient from a long-term care facility. Most often, patient dumping takes the […]


Elderly Bed Rail Accidents

While adult bed rails are intended to be a safety product, they can cause injury or death when used incorrectly. Elderly, sick, or frail individuals are […]


Subdural Hematoma due to Nursing Home Fall

When our loved ones are in the care of a nursing home, we want to believe that they are in the safest possible place. Unfortunately, nursing […]


Understaffing in Nursing Homes

Understaffing in nursing homes is becoming a major problem in the state of California. Between 2020 and 2021, over 150 California nursing homes filled out a […]



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