Nursing Home Injury
DDSN Medicine Error Rate Raises Eyebrows
Some South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs facilities have medicine error rates as high as 25 percent, according …
Read MorePatient Apparently Left To Die In the Rain
A nursing home caregiver left a disabled patient outside unsupervised during Hurricane Matthew; the patient subsequently drowned in a puddle …
Read MoreThree Types Of Elder Abuse In South Carolina
Observers predict that the number of Americans over 65 will double by 2050, and the increasing population means increased abuse …
Read MoreSouth Carolina Nursing Home: Understanding Residents’ Rights
Each year, many families in the Charleston area are forced to make difficult decisions regarding the future living arrangements of …
Read MoreSouth Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Claims: What You Need to Know About Arbitration Clauses
Recently, the editorial board of the The New York Times posted an opinion piece criticizing the frequent use of arbitration …
Read MoreCharleston Nursing Home Abuse: What if the Abuse Comes From Other Residents?
CBS News recently reported on a highly disturbing, trend in nursing home abuse. Increasingly, victims are being abused by other …
Read MoreCharleston Nursing Home Abuse: What Damages Are Available?
Every year, many South Carolina residents are forced to come to terms with the difficult decision of putting a loved …
Read MoreSouth Carolina Nursing Home Abuse: Social Media
An especially disturbing news report was recently filed by a Fox Affiliate in Massachusetts. According to the report, employees of …
Read MoreSome Overlooked Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Charges are pending against an 87-year-old man who allegedly fatally assaulted an 82-year-old woman; the individuals were residents at the …
Read MoreWhat to Do in Saluda When You’re Disabled
A therapeutic and recreational pool helps draw residents to a South Carolina long-term care facility, but it also creates serious …
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