Posted on April 8th, 2010
New details have emerged in the case of the veterans care facility in Big Spring, Texas where some elderly patients have reported abuse at the hands of facility workers. According to details reported by the Dallas Morning News, patients at the state-owned veterans homes were subjected to physical abuse, including choking, rough placement on beds, and excessive physical restraint.
The Big Springs case highlights the importance of proper training of facility workers and more oversight of some state-run facilities. If someone you love has been the victim of nursing home negligence or abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 to discuss your legal options.
Posted on April 2nd, 2010
The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Buffalo, N.Y. has been able to secure convictions of 30 nursing home employees who were accused of abuse and mistreatment of patients. After securing family consent, officials of the Attorney General’s office placed hidden cameras patient’s rooms to watch for misconduct. Alleged misconduct included failure to provide necessary care to a patient, failure to prevent bedsores, moving a patient without a mechanical lift, and falsifying medical records.
Nursing home abuse can have devastating effects on patients and their family members. If someone you love has been the victim of abuse at the hands of a nursing home professional, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
