Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Choose the Right Nursing Home

Choosing the Right Nursing Home

The question I am asked more than any other is, “How do I choose the very best place for my family member or close friend who needs to move out of their home and into a facility that offers assistance?” [...]
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How to Spot Abuse in Nursing Homes

Recent news of a local, Kansas nursing home employee raping a 86-year-old resident reminds us how often nursing home abuse happens. It is important to recognize and understand the warning signs. Common signs of abuse can be classified into two categories: emotional [...]
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A Fair Settlement Often Means More Than Money

For most of our clients, reaching a settlement isn’t just about money; our clients aren’t filing lawsuits merely to recoup compensable losses. Instead, they file suit to hold wrongdoers accountable and to prevent others from having to bury their loved [...]
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When You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse

More than 3 million elderly Americans currently reside in nursing homes or utilize nursing home services, and this number is expected to grow as the baby boomer generation ages. As the population shifts and expands, we hope to see more [...]
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The Importance of Nonpartisan Judges

If the people of Jackson County reach the point where they no longer have confidence that our judges are impartial and free of prejudice, our legal system will collapse. We can never allow that to happen. That’s why the Missouri [...]
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