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Nursing Home Abuse

The "Nursing Home Abuse and Injuries" section of FindLaw's Accident and Injury Center provides legal information and assistance for people who have suffered harm due to abuse or neglect by nursing home employees and facility owners/operators.
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  • Nursing Home Abuse Claims

    Nursing homes often provide the best of care, but sometimes your loved ones may be hurt by a poorly run facility. Read this article to find out about the different claims you can bring against nursing homes.

  • Nursing Home Injuries: Proof of Loss

    As with any personal injury claim, the person bringing suit must prove that she was harmed in some way. Learn about the different ways to prove damages in this article.

  • Legal Rights of Nursing Home Residents

    Given that nursing home patients are often elderly and infirm, they are considered particularly vulnerable to abuse and have special protections. This article explains all the rights that nursing home residents have.

  • Statutory Protection of Older Persons

    We all hope that everyone will be cared for in their old age, but this doesn’t always happen. This article explains society’s safety nets designed to make sure every elderly person is in comfortable accommodations.

  • Nursing Home Checklist

    Just because you need to put someone in a nursing home does not mean they need to be in a depressing, dingy hole. Take this checklist along to make sure each nursing home you visit maintains to basic living standards.

  • Nursing Home Abuse FAQ

    Read over these FAQ’s to learn the basics of the law surrounding nursing abuse. Learn about the rights of nursing home patients, how those patients can be exploited, and where to bring a claim in case of abuse.

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