Tag: St. Louis Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

What is Elder Abuse? What Missouri Residents Need to Know.

All over the State of Missouri, elderly people are being abused. Sadly, it does happen within families, but it's much more likely to take place when they are in nursing facilities. This can cause a great deal of distress for their loved ones who may not know how to properly identify elder abuse. They may […]

Written by on April 18, 2019

What Constitutes Neglect When Considering a Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit

Placing your loved one in a nursing home comes with a lot of heartache and pain. All too often, families may notice the staff making decisions that they don’t agree with, and some decisions may even border on neglect. But for someone who isn’t a lawyer, it’s not always easy to tell if that’s what’s […]

Written by on November 22, 2018

When Does Poor Care Considered Abuse in a Nursing Home?

Cases of nursing home abuse in St. Louis often go unreported because they don’t always fit what people consider to be the “normal” definition of abuse. It’s important to understand that neglect or even simply poor care can also fall into this category. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it’s important […]

Written by on August 14, 2018

What’s the Law Say? Missouri Elder Abuse Information.

If you’re concerned that a senior citizen you love is being abused in a nursing home, it’s important to have the right elder abuse resources at your fingertips. Once you discover there’s a problem, you want to be able to act quickly. You may even be facing a situation where your family member’s life is […]

Written by on July 3, 2018

Complaints Rise Against State Run VA Nursing Home in St. Louis

Cases of nursing home neglect are all over the news in St. Louis. One case seems particularly shocking, and it involves a veterans’ nursing home. Many families claimed that their loved ones were not being taken care of properly. When bringing their concerns to staff members, they were given passive answers and never saw any […]

Written by on January 11, 2018

Eight Hour Bath Leads to a Fatality and Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit

Everyone knows that accidents happen. However, there are many cases where they can be avoided. In one instance in which an 88-year-old woman died in a nursing home in Missouri, this accident should have been avoided. Nursing Home Neglect Near St. Louis A son is suing his late mother’s nursing home in St. Louis because […]

Written by on December 5, 2017

Southern Missouri Nursing Home Owner Under Investigation for Fraud and Abuse

For families placing their loved ones in nursing homes in St. Louis, they’re doing so with faith that their loved ones will be taken care of. A recent situation involving a nursing home in Festus, Missouri is what nightmares are made of. Nursing Home Owner Steals Medicaid Funds The nursing home owner admitted to stealing […]

Written by on November 28, 2017