Posted on December 31st, 2009
A 30-year-old woman is being charged with two felonies of embezzlement and obtaining money under false pretenses. She was a caretaker for a 73-year-old retired doctor. If you suspect that an elderly person you love is being abused, the New Jersey eldercare abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you fight for what you deserve.
Investigators say that between the 2006-2007 period the 30-year-old woman and her husband could have gotten anywhere between $2.5 million and $3 million. Investigators believe that the retired doctored could have been drugged, which helped her caretaker take advantage of her.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of elderly abuse, contact the New Jersey eldercare abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 30th, 2009
A Brooklyn jury has ruled that the Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home must pay $19 million to the family of a 76-year-old man who suffered severe neglect at the nursing home. If you or someone you love has been the victim of nursing home neglect, the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you fight for what you deserve.
When the man was first put into the hospital he weighed 237 pounds. When the family took him out nine months later, he weighed 148 pounds. He also had developed more than 20 bedsores. His family moved him to another nursing home but he dies six months later of a bed -sore related infection.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 22nd, 2009
The man who is charged of raping a 94-year-old Palo Alto woman in 2002 may face a jury trial. If you suspect that an elderly member of your family has been sexually assualted, the New Jersey elderly abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation that is deserved for your mistreatment.
In 2004, the man’s DNA was matched to the crime after getting arrested for Domestice Violence charges. The man’s former girlfriend identified a necklace that belonged to him and was found at the scene of the crime. The man is being held without bail and is set to return to court on Dec. 11 for arraignment on the charges.
If you or someone you love has been a victim of elderly abuse, contact the New Jersey eldercare attorneys of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 21st, 2009
A surveillance tape captures images of nursing home abuse at a nursing home in Kentucky. If a senior citizen in your family has been the victim of nursing home abuse, the elder abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help.
Last year, cameras in the facility were found images of abuse inflicted on an 84-year-old resident who was suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. The abuse was inflicted by the nursing aides who were shown physically abusing the resident and refusing to bathe or feed her. This facility was ranked the worst facility in the state of Kentucky.
If you suspect that an elder is suffering from nursing home abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 18th, 2009
There has been a 52 percent rise of nursing home abuse in the previous year in Australia. In the past financial year, over 1400 assault allegations were made in the past year. If you or someone you love has been a victim of nursing home abuse, the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you fight for the compensation you need.
The nursing home industry dismissed the figure, saying that these claims were never proved. Some of these claims stated the use of unreasonable force and even sexual abuse.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5528.
Posted on December 17th, 2009
On Dec. 17, a 19-year-old woman plead guilty to all counts alleging elder abuse. If you or someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse, the New Jersey nursing abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The 19-year-old faces two counts of fifth degree assault, five counts of criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult and two counts of disorderly conduct with a vulnerable adult. These charges came after an investigation into the alleged abuse. The date for her trial has not been set yet.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of eldercare abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-345-5529.
Posted on December 16th, 2009
In an Illinois nursing home, a 62-year-old felon has been charged with first degree murder after beating a 72-year-old fellow resident who was suffering from Dementia. If you or someone you love has been a victim of nursing home abuse, the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, may be able to help get you the compensation you deserve for your mistreatment.
The victim wandered into the felon’s room and started eating the felon’s lunch. Then the felon began to beat the victim. He died later in the hospital.
The Chicago Tribune recently did an investigation and found that there has been numerous cases of elderly and disabled people who were assaulted or murdered by fellow nursing home residents. The governor and state legislature of Illinois are considering the implementation of reforms to make nursing home facilities safer.
If you or someone you love has been a victim of nursing home abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse attorney of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 14th, 2009
A 98-year-old nursing home resident in Massachusetts has been indicted for the murder of her 100-year-old roommate, according to CNN. If you or someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse, the New Jersey eldercare abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to get you the compensation you deserve for your mistreatment.
According to reports, the 100-year-old woman was found dead on September 24 with a plastic bag tied around her head. The two roommates had apparently argued about the placement of an end table, with the victim demanding the table be moved. The alleged murderer lashed out at an attendant who moved the table. She will be analyzed later this month to determine if she is competent enough to stand trial.
If a senior citizen in your family has been the victim of nursing home negligence or abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 11th, 2009
According to a report in Chicago, hundreds of sex offenders working in Illinois nursing homes are unregistered, raising questions about the safety of elderly citizens living in the facilities. If you suspect an elderly member of your family is being abused, the New Jersey nursing home lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you fight for their dignity.
Of the 200 sex offenders believed to be working in Illinois nursing homes, only about 33% have registered with the state’s online register, according to the Chicago Tribune study. The state budget cuts have eliminated the police sweeps that used to remove offenders from nursing home employment.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of eldercare abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 10th, 2009
According to new reports, elderly people in hospice and nursing home care are going without desperately needed painkillers. If someone in your family is going without the painkillers they desperately need, the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help.
Nursing homes in particular are going without painkillers because of a three-part problem. First, there are stronger regulations controlling pain medication because of an increase in addictions. Second, doctors are less likely to write prescriptions for pain medication, for the same reason. Finally, there have been a series of manufacturing snags limiting the amount of the drugs on the market.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of eldercare abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
