Common Types of Preventable Nursing Home Injuries Attorney Kenneth L. LaBore represents clients with clients who suffer a wide range of nurisng home injuries from a variety of health care facilities, medical professionals and other sources. Here are some areas of
DOJ Launches 10 State Elder Justice Task Forces
Ten New Model Task Forces Lead by DOJ With an increasing number of elder citizens and increases concerns over substandard nursing home quality of care the Department of Justice initiated a 10 State Elder Justice Task Forces. Bringing together federal,
Fractures from Falls
Fractures from Falls in Elder Care Facilities One of the most preventable forms to nursing home residents are fractures from falls. According to the CDC Tips in Preventing Falls Among Seniors – falls account for 87 percent of all fractures for people 65
Medication Theft in Nursing Homes Needs to be Stopped!
Medication Theft From Nursing Home Residents There are many reasons that seniors and vulnerable adults do not always receive the correct medication in nursing homes, assisted living, home health care and other settings. Some are simple but preventable medication errors:
Hip Fracture in Nursing Homes
Falls Resulting in Hip Fractures in Nursing Home Residents Hip fractures are a very common type of injury after a serious fall in an elderly person. An CDC article titled Falls and Hip Fractures Among Older Adults: states that Twenty
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury Due to Falls in Nursing Homes According to the Center for Disease Control – a Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a
Articles About Fall Injuries by CDC
Articles About Fall Injuries The attached list of references is from a Center for Disease Control article titled: Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview, which states that each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls
Elder Abuse Attorney Kenneth LaBore
Minnesota Elder Abuse Attorney Kenneth LaBore Kenneth LaBore is a nursing home neglect and elder abuse attorney who handles cases throughout the State of Minnesota. Many elder abuse cases are also considered medical malpractice claims since they stem from legal