Minnesota Nursing Home Lawyers & Attorneys
Mr. LaBore is a member and past Board of Governor for the Minnesota Association for Justice. He is also a member of the Nursing Home Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice. Further, Mr. LaBore is a Board Member of Governing Council of the Minnesota State Bar Association Elder Law Section, as well as co-chairman of the Vulnerable Adults Committee. Mr. LaBore is a member of the Minnesota Elder Care Alliance and National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR), Minnesota Senior Federation and other advocacy organizations and offers advice and resources for seniors and caregivers related to Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facilities, and other care facilities. Mr. LaBore provides free seminars to Senior Center and Caregiver Organizations regarding Information including: Resident’s Bill of Rights, legal protections for Vulnerable Adults, the legal right to access facility Policies and Procedures and more. Contact Kenneth LaBore toll free at 800-774-0757. |
Kenneth LaBore is a Minnesota Attorney who practices in the areas of Elder Negligence and Abuse. Mr. LaBore has a history advocating on behalf of the vulnerable and elderly holding corporations and other organizations accountable when they fail to provide proper care. Mr. LaBore is a partner in the Minneapolis law firm of Pearson Randall Schumacher & LaBore, PA.Latest Blog Posts
Nursing Homes Have Obligation to Ensure Adequate Nurishment and Hydration for Their Residents
The Sun Newspapers had an article which reported that the Golden Living Center Nursing Home in Hopkins was negligent pertaining to the care of a resident who experienced significant weight loss over the period of a month and it was not reported to his primary physician or nurse practitioner. As an attorney who handles nursing home abuse and neglect cases, I frequently see situations where residents... [Read more]
Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse There are a number of different warning signs that could suggest that a nursing home is not providing adequate health care. In many cases, these warning signs will go unnoticed until it is too late. In other cases, these warning signs are simply brushed off by family members and friends. And, in even more cases, these warning signs are hidden behind closed doors. Whatever... [Read more]
Leaving Nursing Home Resident Unattended Leads to Fall and MDH Finding of Neglect
I noticed a story in the SCtimes paper recently about a Sartell nursing home being cited by the Minnesota Department of Health for leaving a vulnerable adult on the toilet without supervision, leading to a fall with a resulting pelvic fracture. As an attorney who handles nursing home abuse and neglect cases the most frequent form of injury I see in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are fall... [Read more]
Minnesota Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Group Homes, Memory Care Units and others Must Keep Residents Safe from Sexual A
Any type of abuse in a nursing home environment is wrong and a crime. Under the Minnesota Nursing Homes Residents Bill of Rights, all residents have the right to “be free from harm, including abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.” Physical abuse is the most common type of abuse in nursing homes but sexual abuse also occurs behind closed doors. No one wants to think that this could be happening... [Read more]
What are the Wrongful Death Damages in Minnesota Jury Instructions?
DAMAGES IN WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM ACCORDING TO MINNESOTA J.I.G.s Minnesota CIVJIG 91.75 sets forth the measure of damages in a wrongful death claim in Minnesota. The following is a copy an example of the questions a jury is asked pertaining to what damages – which usually means money should the next-of-kin of the deceased should receive to compensate them for the wrongful death of their family... [Read more]
Why is a Nursing Home Case in Minnesota considered Medical Malpractice
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Why is a claim against a long-term care or home care provider considered medical malpractice? 1. Minnesota Law considers claims against any “medical professionals” to be medical malpractice claims. 2. Claims against a “Health Care Provider” include “a physician, surgeon, dentist, occupational therapist, other health care professionals as defined... [Read more]
What about the use of “Granny Cams” in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
Here is an interesting article on Granny cams’ are catching on as a tool to deter elder abuse by the Star & Tribune, a Minneapolis newspaper. As an attorney who handles nursing home abuse and neglect cases I would find the recording from a Granny Cam to be helpful, but would also want to balance the privacy rights of the resident in the nursing home. Overall I believe knowing the there is... [Read more]
A GAO report: Nursing Home Acquisitions Sometimes Affect Care Quality
If your are interested in a GAO report: Nursing Home Acquisitions Sometimes Affect Care Quality This website is not to provide legal advice as each situation is different and specific factual information must be obtained before an attorney is able to assess the legal questions relevant to your situation. In addition to providing related information this blog may also be considered an advertisement... [Read more]
Minnesota Announces Creation of Office of Inspector General to Focus on Fraud Prevention and Recovery
According to a DHS Press Release: DHS announces creation of the Office of Inspector General DHS announced Aug. 18 revamping of its fraud prevention and recovery efforts, organizing them into a single office based on the federal inspector general model. This reorganization will allow DHS to increase its focus on fraud prevention and recovery, streamline its external program integrity operations, and... [Read more]
Nursing Home Resident Dies of Medication Error – Overdose of Potassium
Resident of a Minnesota Nursing Home dies after being given high doses of potassium which lead to a cardiac arrest. The nursing home identified was Bethany Home in Alexandria. There was a mistake in interpreting the physician’s orders. For more information about this story see: Nursing Home Resident Given High Potassium, Kare 11 and MSN The federal government establishes that a nursing home... [Read more]