As one of the leading elderly physical abuse attorneys in West Virginia nursing homes, we at the Love Law Firm are, nonetheless, devastated when we come across a client who has been physically abused or a family member of an elder being physically abused in his/her nursing home. According to the … [Read more...]
Common Causes of Nursing Home Abuse in Charleston WV
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) September 2016 fact sheet, around 1 in 10 older people experience some form of nursing home abuse every month. Whether physical, emotional, sexual, or financial, the abuse can come as an isolated incident or a repeated act, or abuse can come from a … [Read more...]
Why Falls are the Most Common Cause of Senior Injuries & Death
According to several sources, such as the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. A devastating fall can seriously threaten a senior's safety independence while … [Read more...]
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Charleston WV
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a serious issue in West Virginia, and every so often, when opening the newspaper, you'll come across stories of abuse and neglect right here in Charleston WV. As a nursing home abuse lawyer in Charleston WV, we at the Love Law Firm have witnessed the serious injury … [Read more...]
Arbitration Clauses, Nursing Homes and West Virginia Long-Term Care
As early as the 1990s, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have been writing arbitration clauses into their legal agreements. Patients and their families have felt compelled to give up their right to a legal dispute over the facility conditions, even when those conditions led to the … [Read more...]
How Do I Report Nursing Home Abuse in Charleston, WV?
Often, people assume that individuals can take care of themselves. Sometimes, however, others must speak out for those who cannot, such as children and the disabled. But what about the elderly? What happens if abuse occurs to a man or woman in their later stages of life? At the Love Law Firm, we … [Read more...]
Nursing Home “Dumping” – Know Your Loved One’s Rights
Bringing your elderly loved ones to a West Virginia nursing home can be a sobering experience. Naturally, you expect the nursing home staff to provide the utmost standards for care and give your loved ones a comfortable, safe environment. As such, hearing that your loved one is getting discharged … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Abuse and Arbitration Agreements: What You MUST Know
When abuse or neglect occurs in a West Virginia nursing home, the West Virginia civil courts should be an available resource for victims and their families to pursue justice. However, by signing an arbitration agreement that requires private arbitration as opposed to a lawsuit in court, victims and … [Read more...]
Social Media Abuse – The New Face Of Elder Abuse
When it comes to elder abuse, most people think of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and even financial abuse. However, rarely does one think of social media as a way for nursing home staff to abuse their residents. It’s unfortunate to think about, especially among residents of West … [Read more...]
Best and Worst WV Nursing Homes In 2016
As Charleston, WV, nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys, we at the Love Law Firm are dedicated to protecting the safety and health of West Virginian elders. Having elders in a nursing home can be a difficult situation, and family and friends deserve to know that their elders are safe, … [Read more...]
