You’ve placed your loved one under the watch and care of nursing home staff and attendants in hopes that they will receive the best care possible. Although many senior care facilities provide their residents with excellent care and medical treatment,... Continue Reading
hile most nursing homes provide Georgia seniors with the high quality care they deserve, many elderly people experience abuse and neglect in their care facilities. From physical abuse to financial exploitation, crimes against elders take many different forms. Sexual abuse... Continue Reading
An off-duty Santa Claus has received a settlement of $1 million after a collision with a truck from DSL Express Trucking, Inc. After an initial erroneous report, and a subsequent investigation, Larry Bramlett of Suches, Georgia, reached an agreement with... Continue Reading
As a result of sweeping changes made in nursing home evaluation standards, many nursing home facilites nationwide are facing a drop in quality ratings. The poor ratings come as no surprise to advocates for the elderly, who have long decried... Continue Reading
Moraitakis & Kushel, LLP is a leading nursing home abuse law firm in Atlanta dedicated to protecting your elderly loved ones. Your choice of a nursing home abuse lawyer in Atlanta is crucial to get proper protection and just compensation... Continue Reading
Illinois Representative Jan Schakowsky-D introduced House Bill 5373, or the Put A Registered Nurse in the Nursing Home Act, on July 31st after learning that more than 1,500 (about 11%) nationwide nursing homes do not employ at least one 24-hour... Continue Reading
While nursing home negligence can be a silent crime, pressure sores are a highly visible and painful sign of neglect. Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious issues facing elderly loved ones. If your loved one receives pressure sores in... Continue Reading
ABC News reported that arrest warrants were issued for 21 employees of the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce in Northeast Georgia. These employees now face more than 70 charges, including cruelty to people 65 or older, abuse, and neglect, among others.... Continue Reading
Those of us at Moraitakis & Kushel, LLP are proud to announce that we have been ranked among the 2013 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers. We are listed as a Tier 1 law firm for our personal... Continue Reading
When a loved one passes unexpectedly, or takes a sudden turn for the worst, it’s important to ask questions. While legal action can’t make up for the loss of a loved one, a wrongful death or nursing home abuse claim... Continue Reading