One Quarter of Missouri’s Nursing Homes Haven’t Had a Health Inspection in Two or More Years

August 20, 2023 2 mins read

Federal law requires all 50 states to perform unannounced inspections of long-term care facilities at least once every 15 months. These inspections are supposed to be comprehensive, examining each facility for its compliance with health and safety rules set by the federal government. Despite this, one quarter of Missouri’s nursing homes haven’t had a health...

What Happens if a Bus Hits Your Car?

August 11, 2023 5 mins read

Each year, countless individuals take buses for a wide variety of reasons, including as a mode of transportation to get to work or running everyday errands in lieu of a car, en route to school, or when traveling on a trip of some distance. Thus, encountering a bus isn’t likely all that uncommon if you...

Why Are Lawsuits Being Filed Against Life Care Centers of America?

July 28, 2023 6 mins read

The Life Care Centers of America nursing home chain has faced numerous controversies in recent years—from Medicare fraud to COVID-19 outbreaks to employee discrimination to allegations of resident neglect and abuse. Below, we’ll explore the question: Why are lawsuits being filed against Life Care Centers of America? Key Points: Life Care Centers of America is...

Residents Living in Horrible Conditions After Operators Stole $83M From Four New York Nursing Homes

July 14, 2023 5 mins read

Warning: The following article includes descriptions of extreme elder mistreatment. Please reach out for help if you or someone you know has experienced abuse. A new lawsuit is being filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James against Kenneth Rozenberg and Daryl Hagler, co-owners of Centers Health Care (CHC), a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and senior...

Iowa Regulators Prompted To Increase Fines Against Davenport Nursing Home

July 14, 2023 4 mins read

A 75-bed Scott County Iowa nursing home, The Ivy at Davenport, is on the verge of being shut down for putting its residents at risk of suffering harm. The Davenport nursing home was reportedly already facing stiff fines following an earlier inspection in April by state officials. However, a federal investigation identified many unaddressed issues...

What Is an Example of a Minor Accident?

July 7, 2023 7 mins read

Becoming involved in a motor vehicle crash in Chicago is never ideal. Matters are made far worse when a motorist, cyclist, or pedestrian gets hurt in the collision, though. While many people assume that a car accident is relatively minor if it only results in dents or dings or other cosmetic damage, that’s not always...

Medicare and Medicaid Program Terminated for Moorhead Restorative Care Center

June 30, 2023 2 mins read

Both Medicare and Medicaid pay for a portion of or all medically necessary long-term care, including care and treatment provided in nursing home settings. Not all nursing homes are affiliated with Medicare and Medicaid, though, meaning that these agencies will not pay for care provided at non-affiliated facilities. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...

Jack Mabley Developmental Center in Dixon Labeled “Immediate Jeopardy” Status After Possible Sexual Assault

June 16, 2023 3 mins read

A Dixon residential facility that has been serving intellectually and developmentally disabled residents, some of which are also visually and hearing impaired, since 1997 was assigned an “immediate jeopardy tag” on June 8 by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). That state agency oversees the administration of assisted living facilities, including residential living facilities...

Kentucky Nursing Home Inspections Found To Be Lacking, Leaving Residents Endangered

June 16, 2023 4 mins read

The recent publication of a United States Senate Special Committee on Aging report released last week shed a troubling light on the state of nursing home inspections across the nation. As Committee Chair Sen. Bob Casey stated, “The system responsible for ensuring that nursing homes meet health and safety standards is in crisis.” Key Takeaways:...

How the Impending ARC Air Bag Recall Request Compares to Past Recalls

June 6, 2023 5 mins read

Virtually every car manufactured nowadays comes equipped with an air bag; however, that hasn’t always been the case. While some auto manufacturers started installing front impact airbags in their vehicles as early as 1990, by 1995, they were a standard feature on automobiles, and in September 1997, it became a mandate that all newly manufactured...

How To File a Life Care Centers of America Lawsuit

June 2, 2023 5 mins read

Finding the right nursing home, rehabilitation center, or assisted living facility for your loved one can involve weeks or months of research and visits. When you think you’ve found the right one, it can feel like a weight lifting off your shoulders. Not every nursing home is what it appears to be at first, though....

Nearly 2,000 Children Sexually Abused by Catholic Clergy in Illinois

June 2, 2023 5 mins read

Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul announced on May 23, 2023, that his office had completed an investigation that identified at least 1,997 children abused by an estimated 451 male Catholic clergy during a 90-year period across six dioceses in our state. The multi-year investigation first got underway while the current Illinois AG’s predecessor was...

How Soon Should a Tetanus Shot Be Given After an Injury?

June 2, 2023 7 mins read

From motor vehicle accidents to slips and falls and other dangerous property scenarios, and defective product situations, these are only a few examples of personal injury incidents that can seriously hurt someone. While it may be intuitive to seek medical attention if you suspect you’ve suffered harm after one of these accidents, would you also...

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One Quarter of Missouri’s Nursing Homes Haven’t Had a Health Inspection in Two or More Years

What Happens if a Bus Hits Your Car?

Why Are Lawsuits Being Filed Against Life Care Centers of America?

Residents Living in Horrible Conditions After Operators Stole $83M From Four New York Nursing Homes

Iowa Regulators Prompted To Increase Fines Against Davenport Nursing Home

What Is an Example of a Minor Accident?

Medicare and Medicaid Program Terminated for Moorhead Restorative Care Center

Jack Mabley Developmental Center in Dixon Labeled “Immediate Jeopardy” Status After Possible Sexual Assault

Kentucky Nursing Home Inspections Found To Be Lacking, Leaving Residents Endangered

How the Impending ARC Air Bag Recall Request Compares to Past Recalls

How To File a Life Care Centers of America Lawsuit

Nearly 2,000 Children Sexually Abused by Catholic Clergy in Illinois

How Soon Should a Tetanus Shot Be Given After an Injury?

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