On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Thursday, March 20, 2014. New Jersey nursing home providers know that the training and support they provide to their care aides and staff is important. Oftentimes, the staff is the most important part of providing a safe and nurturing environment for […]
Court says New Jersey assisted living residents can’t sue
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Laws and regulations in New Jersey regarding nursing homes and assisted living facilities are complicated. When dealing with a variety of different governances and procedures, the process of filing a complaint for neglect can seem daunting. An […]
Danvers nursing home bought by New Jersey firm
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Friday, November 22, 2013. Nursing homes provide a sense of security for loved ones. A certain level of care is expected out of these homes that provide services for the elderly. Nursing homes are increasingly busy as the New Jersey population […]
Woman suffers serious finger injury as result of elder abuse
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Thursday, October 24, 2013. When family members make the difficult decision to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home they expect that loved one to be taken care of appropriately. This care includes proper supervision, adequate nutrition, proper medication […]
Nursing home fails to treat resident, allegedly causing her death
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Those with elderly parents often face the difficult decision of whether to place their loved one in a nursing home or attempt to provide home care. Many opt for the former, and spend a great deal of […]
Elderly patient dies following possible nursing home neglect
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Thursday, July 4, 2013. New Jersey residents may be familiar with the more serious cases of nursing home negligence, and even outright abuse that attract national media attention. However, those who live in New Jersey and have a loved one in […]
New Jersey company helps make nursing homes safer
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Friday, June 7, 2013. America is aging — quickly. As more and more baby boomers are hitting retirement, more people are choosing nursing homes and assisted living facilities to take care of their aging parents and grandparents. With this growing nursing […]
New Jersey nursing home neglect victims may receive more help
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Friday, February 15, 2013. With the help of a group of concerned citizens, disabled adults who use nursing homes and other residential living facilities may soon receive additional help from the state in cases of alleged abuse. This important protection offered […]
Family and nursing home settle bedsores case
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. New Jersey families who entrust nursing homes to care for their elderly relatives expect that the nursing home staff will be attentive to the patient and give them proper care. Unfortunately, in the case of one nursing […]