According to the National Council on Aging, one out of every 10 older Americans has been subjected to some form of abuse. Because we want to protect our loved ones who are living in nursing homes, knowing the signs of abuse is important, so it can be reported and investigated. This is especially important since many cases of elder abuse are never reported. When family members know the signs to look for, they can be proactive in preventing these types of harm to their loved ones.
Placing your family member in a nursing home or assisted living facility is a difficult decision, especially if your loved one does not want to live in the facility or does not understand what is happening to him or her. One of the biggest fear of most families is that their loved one will be… Read more »
The holidays are a time for family and friends to get together. While we would love to spend more time with our family and friends, the truth is that our lives can be very hectic, especially around the holidays. It is important to remember our loved ones who are unable to get out of their… Read more »
Local Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers The Travis Law Firm has been helping injured people in Erie for over 20 years. We have always been based in Erie Pennsylvania, with offices in Edinboro and Warren PA. We serve a variety of areas across Northwestern PA. We are local, serving our neighbors when they need to help a loved one… Read more »
Medical malpractice can involve anything from amputating the wrong limb to neglecting a patient or injuring a child during birth. So, with such a wide variance, how do you know what constitutes a medical malpractice case? The truth is, that is changing all the time. For the sake of our discussion, we’ll just focus on… Read more »