Historically, Maryland nursing homes have been able to avoid costly lawsuits brought by residents or their family members by including arbitration clauses in the pre-admission paperwork that is presented to residents prior to their admission. By signing an arbitration clause, a nursing home resident gives up their right to a…
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Inadequate Supervision and Neglect in Maryland Nursing Homes
While many of the Maryland nursing home cases we handle involve egregious instances of physical and sexual abuse committed against residents, the harms that befall neglected nursing home residents are often just as serious. Maryland nursing home residents are placed in skilled nursing facilities because they are unable to take…
Maryland Nursing Home Lawsuits Are Not Contingent on a Criminal Prosecution
When a Maryland nursing home employee is subject to neglect or abuse, the local prosecuting authority has the discretion whether to pursue criminal charges against the accused. Typically, if criminal charges are filed, the victim of the abuse or neglect will wait until the resolution of the criminal case to…
Many Maryland Nursing Home Residents Have Difficulty Reporting Abuse
Reports of neglect and abuse are common in nursing homes and skilled care facilities. However, the exact number of Maryland nursing home residents who are neglected or forced to endure physical or sexual abuse is difficult to determine. One reason for this is because many nursing home residents have a…
Medical Errors in Maryland Nursing Homes
Nursing homes take on an enormous responsibility when they accept a resident into their care. Of course, a Maryland nursing home is required to provide residents with a safe living environment, keeping residents free from the potential abuse of staff members and other residents. However, there is also an affirmative…
Maryland Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements Must Be Clear to Be Enforceable
Maryland nursing homes often include a clause in their pre-admission paperwork indicating that the parties agree to arbitrate any claims that may arise in the future rather than file a case through the traditional means. However, arbitration can be detrimental to nursing home residents, and residents should not assume that…
Update: Sexual Assault in Maryland Nursing Homes
While sexual assault has always been a concern among those who have family members living in Maryland nursing homes, given the recent headlines those concerns have come to the forefront. Back in December of last year, a 29-year-old resident in a long-term care facility gave birth to a baby boy.…
Important Arbitration Opinion May Impact the Rights of Maryland Nursing Home Residents and Their Families
One of the most controversial topics in Maryland nursing home lawsuits is the applicability and enforcement of arbitration agreements. An arbitration agreement is merely an agreement between parties to submit any disputes that may arise between the parties through arbitration, rather than through the court system. What Is Arbitration? Arbitration…
Sexual Assault in Maryland Nursing Homes
In a shocking case that sounds as an alarm to families of Maryland nursing home residents as well as those throughout the country, police are investigating after a nursing home resident in a vegetative state gave birth on December 29 in Arizona. According to a recent news report, the woman…
Low Pay May Be a Contributing Factor to the High Rate of Maryland Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Over the past several years, there has been a significant increase in the number of reported instances of Maryland nursing home abuse and neglect. In part, this is due to increased awareness of the problem, as social media has allowed for news of these disturbing events to disseminate more easily.…