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Necrotizing fasciitis, often called the "flesh-eating disease," is a severe bacterial infection that rapidly destroys soft tissue and is one of the most common medical malpractice injuries. While rare, this condition can lead to life-threatening complications if not promptly diagnosed and treated. In some cases, medical professionals' failure to properly handle necrotizing fasciitis may constitute...

Nursing homes are entrusted with caring for some of society's most vulnerable individuals, yet many fail to fulfill this duty. Our elders deserve top-tier care, yet the nursing home industry often fails to meet this standard, especially with the rise of private equity firms and increasingly complex ownership structures. Unfortunately, for-profit nursing homes often care...

When facilities fail to protect residents' health, we hold them accountable. One of a nursing home's most important responsibilities is protecting residents from infections. Most nursing home residents have compromised immune systems and other risk factors that make them especially vulnerable, and many are not capable of taking steps to protect themselves. Among the most...

In Georgia and across the U.S., burn injuries in nursing homes can have devastating consequences for elderly residents. These injuries may occur due to various factors, including negligent care, lack of supervision, or unsafe conditions within the facility. When a loved one suffers a burn injury in a nursing home, it's essential to understand their...

A nursing home neglect lawyer can explain your legal options. Many times, preventable injuries in Georgia nursing facilities occur due to nursing home neglect. Some of the most severe and potentially fatal injuries older adults sustain in nursing homes are head and brain injuries caused by falls. So, just how common are brain injuries in...

In a recent analysis by U.S. News & World Report, Georgia's nursing homes have been found lagging in patient care and health outcomes compared to other states. This sets the stage for rampant incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect. This analysis evaluates staffing levels, patient outcomes, and harm prevention. It drew data from Nursing...

Elderly residents depend on the care and support nursing homes should provide. But there's a type of unprofessional behavior that creates a culture of fear and silence: nursing home retaliation. This involves malicious actions taken against residents in response to complaints or grievances. This often affects residents who have raised issues about the quality of...

Bedsores (also known as pressure ulcers) affect over 2.5 million people annually in the U.S. These injuries to the skin and underlying tissue result from prolonged pressure and are particularly prevalent among seniors due to their more fragile skin and often limited mobility. Understanding the prevention, recognition, and treatment of pressure ulcers is crucial, as...

During a recent hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives addressing nursing home staffing issues, the focus was squarely on the critical problem of understaffing in nursing facilities. As experts and lawmakers deliberated a proposed rule regarding minimum staffing requirements, they underscored the consequences of insufficient nursing home personnel. This discussion holds a sense of...

Nursing home residents need 24-hour care to help with many activities of daily living, including eating and drinking. One of the facility’s most important responsibilities is to help residents with meals, and that includes preventing choking incidents and deaths. Unfortunately, far too many nursing homes in Georgia fail to meet that standard of care, and...