Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Archives

Nov 14 2025 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Winter Dangers in West Virginia Nursing Homes: Falls, Frostbite, and Failure to Protect

Winter weather in West Virginia is beautiful, but it can also be a serious hazard for seniors living in nursing homes. Unlike young or middle-aged adults, elderly people tend to be more vulnerable and unable to keep...

Oct 31 2025 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Can You Sue for Nursing Home Neglect After Death? Understanding Wrongful Death Claims

When someone dies unexpectedly, there are often many unanswered questions. If your loved one died under suspicious or neglectful circumstances in a nursing home, you may have even more questions and want to know what you can...

Oct 10 2025 Medical Malpractice

Abuse or Malpractice? How To Know What Kind of Case You Have

After a loved one is hurt in a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, or other care setting, most people are unsure whether what happened to their loved one was medical malpractice, neglect, or abuse — but the...

Aug 22 2025 Failure to Diagnose

Failure to Diagnose Sepsis: A Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths in West Virginia Nursing Homes

When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you do so with the expectation that the staff will watch over them. They should notice any changes in the person’s health and respond appropriately by providing the necessary...

Jul 24 2025 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Emotional Abuse in Nursing Homes: The Laws That Protect Your Family in West Virginia

Understanding Your Rights and Safeguarding Your Loved Ones Picture a nursing home. Is it a place of rest and comfort? Or do you imagine a building full of turmoil and harm? These facilities should be safe havens for senior...

Jul 10 2025 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

West Virginia’s Worst Offenders: What Public Records Reveal About Repeat Violations in Local Nursing Homes

Unveiling the Persistent Patterns Behind the State’s Most Troubled Facilities West Virginia is known for its stunning mountain scenery, friendly communities, and rich traditions. Yet, for all the beauty of our state, there...

Jun 27 2025 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Nursing Home Arbitration Clauses: Are You Signing Away Your Loved One’s Rights?

Signing over your loved one to a nursing home can be a very emotional and often confusing process, full of paperwork and red tape. As you are likely second-guessing your decision and their care options to make sure your loved...

Jun 13 2025 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Caught on Camera: Should You Install a Hidden Camera in a West Virginia Nursing Home?

The decision to install a hidden camera in a West Virginia nursing home for your loved one is never an easy one. It raises a lot of questions, and numerous factors must be considered when it comes to security, personal...

May 16 2025 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

When Dementia Doesn’t Excuse Abuse: Holding Facilities Accountable

Dementia robs people of their memories, their cognition, and their emotional control. Family members place their trust in nursing homes, assisted living, and memory-care communities to provide safe and dignified care. They...

May 09 2025 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Understaffed and Overwhelmed: How Short-Staffing Leads to Elder Harm

Staff at nursing homes and long-term care facilities are on the front lines of protecting residents’ health, dignity, and day-to-day wellbeing. But what happens when caregivers are unable to keep up? Nationally and in...

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