A: Use caution when the insurance company offers you a settlement. It is standard practice in the insurance industry to offer a low settlement first. The insurance adjuster may tell you it is fair. On the surface, it may even seem fair, but there may be many costs that have not been taken into consideration. […]
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One of the most important steps in a nursing home abuse case involves identifying who bears legal responsibility for the harm your loved one suffered. In many cases, more than one party is at fault. The following are the parties most commonly held liable in elder abuse lawsuits in Mississippi: The nursing home or care […]
The warning signs of abuse or neglect in nursing homes are not always obvious. However, they are often present if you know what to look for. The following are some of the most common indicators that something may be seriously wrong at a care facility: Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, or fractures Bedsores or pressure ulcers, particularly those […]
Elder neglect in Mississippi is far more widespread than many families realize. According to recent ProPublica data, more than three-quarters of inspected nursing homes in Mississippi were found to have “deficiencies,” and more than a quarter reportedly had “serious deficiencies.” Additionally, per the 2023 Adult Maltreatment Data Report published by the Administration for Community Living, Mississippi recorded 2,337 […]
Nursing home neglect and abuse can take many forms, and not all of them are immediately obvious. A thorough understanding of the following signs of nursing home abuse can help you recognize what your loved one may have experienced and take the right steps to protect them. Physical Abuse Physical abuse occurs when a staff member, […]
If you suspect a loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in a local care facility, you should know how to report nursing home neglect or abuse in Jackson. The Mississippi State Department of Health licenses and oversees care facilities across the state. Families can file formal complaints directly with the Department if they suspect a facility […]