When a nursing home resident is abused or neglected, the results can be devastating for the individual and their family. Understanding the different types of nursing home abuse and neglect provides a person with the best...
Category: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
May 15 2026
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
When No One Is Assigned to Follow Up — And Everyone Assumes Someone Else Did
Follow-up care in the medical field is crucial for ensuring the best possible outcome for patients. In a collaborative environment like a nursing home, these facilities commonly have nurses and other medical professionals on...
Dec 31 2025
Medical Malpractice
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Abuse in West Virginia?
Nursing home abuse and medical malpractice are two concerns that no one ever wants to have to go through or deal with from a personal or legal standpoint. But if you find yourself in this situation, it is imperative that you...
Dec 24 2025
Medical Malpractice
From Complaint to Compensation: What to Expect During a Nursing Home or Malpractice Lawsuit in West Virginia
Let’s start with a disclaimer: Not every case is the same. If there is one thing we have learned from our years of handling these claims, it is that they rarely follow the exact same course. But we also know that most cases...
Dec 17 2025
Medical Malpractice
Why Expert Witnesses Matter in Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Lawsuits
A medical malpractice or nursing home abuse case typically starts with families who have serious questions about the care their loved one received. Naturally, they assume the most important evidence will be medical records,...
Dec 10 2025
Medical Malpractice
How Much Is a Nursing Home or Medical Malpractice Case Worth in West Virginia?
Have you or a loved one suffered a serious injury at the hands of a nursing home or medical professional in West Virginia? If so, you might be wondering: How much is my nursing home and medical malpractice case worth?...
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...
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...