Nursing

$8.5 Million Awarded in Negligence Case Against Maryland Nursing Home After Woman’s Death

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UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — An $8.5 million award was granted to the family of an elderly woman who suffered fatal neglect at a Prince George’s County nursing facility, although this amount will ultimately be reduced significantly due to state laws. The decision, delivered by a jury in the Prince George’s County Circuit Court, compensates the estate and daughter of 83-year-old Helen Hansford, who tragically lost her life after her health deteriorated in the care of Largo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. While initially granted millions, the final payout will be reduced to $845,000 due to Maryland’s … Read more

Bend Resident Wins $1 Million Settlement after Injury at Nursing Home Facility

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BEND, Oregon — A woman from Bend, Oregon has been awarded a $1 million settlement after suffering injuries from a fall at a local nursing facility. The incident highlights the importance of safety measures and highlights concerns in the nursing home industry. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, fell while at the facility and sustained significant injuries. As a result, she filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for her pain, suffering, and medical expenses. The lawsuit alleged that the nursing facility failed to provide adequate safety measures to prevent such accidents. This raises questions … Read more

Las Vegas Nursing Home Hit with $2.6M Verdict for Negligence in Man’s Falls

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A jury has awarded $2.6 million to a man who claimed he sustained severe injuries from falls at a Las Vegas nursing home. The decision came after a civil trial against the Silver Hills Health Care Center in Clark County District Court. Kurtis Roberts, the plaintiff, alleged that the facility’s staff allowed him to fall five times in 2020, resulting in a spinal fracture. According to Gerald Gillock, Roberts’ attorney, his client suffers from Parkinson’s disease and had recently undergone deep brain stimulation treatment when he was admitted to the nursing … Read more

Sanctuary City Policies Blamed for Tragic Murder of Georgia Nursing Student, Critics Hold Former Mayor and City Council Accountable

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ATHENS, Georgia – Critics are blaming sanctuary city policies in New York City for the tragic murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Advocates claim that former Mayor Bill de Blasio and left-wing members of the City Council have “blood on their hands” for pushing these policies. Riley, 22, was found dead on the University of Georgia’s campus on February 22. Her alleged killer, Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, had been arrested in Queens six months prior and charged with endangering a child. However, due to the migrant-friendly changes made to the sanctuary city policy, the … Read more