“nursing home abuse”

Nursing Home Workers Posting Embarrassing, Explicit Pictures of Residents Online

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | January 25, 2016

The explosion of social media has unfortunately meant more ways for unprofessional staff members at nursing homes to abuse vulnerable residents. A shocking exposé by ProPublica documents evidence of instances in which nursing home staff uploaded embarrassing, humiliating or degrading images or videos of vulnerable elderly residents in their care. Many of these images were […]

Minnesota Nursing Home may Escape Liability for Alleged Nursing Home Abuse

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | March 22, 2012

It is always unfortunate when reports arise of abuse occurring in our nations nursing homes and other assisted living facilities meant to make the lives of our elders more peaceful. Many are disturbed by elder abuse or nursing home abuse because it involves elderly individuals, who are particularly vulnerable, being taken advantage of, either medically, […]

New Tennessee Law may lead to Greater Suffering for Victims of Nursing Home Abuse and their Families

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | September 30, 2011

As an increasing portion of the United States’ population reaches its golden years, it would seem that more safeguards would be put in place to advance and protect the interests of aging Americans. However this seems not to be the case, especially in the state of Tennessee. Earlier this year, Tennessee lawmakers passed new legislation […]