The Dirty Little Nursing Home Secret
Grazian and Volpe has written multiple articles on this website regarding the dangers of nursing home neglect and abuse. We have repeatedly stressed the need for the family and friends of the nursing home patient to be vigilant for the signs of neglect and abuse and to familiarize themselves with the patient’s care plan to […]
Serious Fall In Nursing Home Yields Serious Verdict
Slip and Falls are an underestimated cause of serious personal injury. In fact, over 45% of all serious personal injuries suffered in the United States each year are caused by falls, a goodly portion due to the negligence of the property owner. In Virgina, a jury awarded $6.5 million verdict to an 84-year-old woman who […]
Nursing Home Neglect: Are Pressure Sores Avoidable? Part II
The Chicago and South Chicago Nursing Home and Injury Lawyers at Grazian and Volpe are concerned about the state of elder care in our state and nationally. As Elder Advocates for over 25 years we have seen tragic and often preventable injuries and death and know that knowledge and education can often be the best […]
Nursing Home Neglect and Injury: Guard Your Loved Ones from Abuse
The Chicago and South Chicago Elder Abuse Lawyers at Grazian and Volpe hope to help families and friends guard their loved ones from nursing home neglect and abuse. Elder law is a complicated body of regulations in the State of Illinois and subject to constant court interpretation. As a plaintiff or the caretaker or loved one […]
Understaffing and Nursing Home Neglect
Your Chicago and South Chicago Nursing Home Lawyers at Grazian and Volpe have advocated on behalf of the elderly for over 25 years. The most common and preventable cause of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse is the understaffing of the nursing care facility. The results of understaffing in any medical care facility can be catastrophic. An […]