Nursing Home Wrongful Death Settlement
Losing a loved one is never easy, and it becomes even more difficult when it happens in a nursing home due to staff negligence. In these situations, families may have the option to pursue a wrongful death claim against the nursing home. However, many people may not be...
Medication Errors in Nursing Homes
As people age, their healthcare needs shift, and often require additional help and support from healthcare professionals. Nursing homes are a popular choice for seniors who require 24/7 medical care, but the unfortunate reality is that medication errors can happen and...
Who is liable for resident-on-resident abuse in nursing homes?
The thought that your loved one, who resides in a nursing home, could be subjected to abuse is scary. Even more frightening is that it could be at the hands of another resident. But who is liable for resident-on-resident abuse in nursing homes? The...
Nursing Home Neglect – Passive vs. Willful
Caregivers who undertake the vital role of nursing home care providers have an obligation to ensure that residents receive timely and adequate support. While we rely on these personnel for their expertise, attentive nature, and compassion, there may be instances where...
Know Your Rights: Nursing Home Abuse Victims
Protecting the Dignity of Our Seniors Every day, nursing home abuse victims across Ohio and Michigan suffer in silence — trusting that the facilities meant to care for them will do the right thing. Families place their loved ones in nursing homes expecting...
SSI Income Limits
How much money can I make and still be eligible for benefits? Supplemental Security Income or SSI is a federal program that provides benefits to people who are disabled, blind, or aged and have limited resources and income. The program aims to help these...
The Social Security Administration’s SSI Disability Qualifications
For those who are blind, have a disability, or have limited income and resources, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a lifeline that can help make ends meet. This vital component of the social safety net in the United States is administered by the Social Security...
Finding the Right SSI Lawyers Near You in Ohio
Applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is one of the most important — and most frustrating — processes many people will ever face. The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies most initial claims, even when applicants meet the criteria. If you’re...
How Improperly Loaded Cargo May Cause a Truck Accident
Commercial trucks keep Ohio’s economy running — hauling materials from factories in Toledo and Findlay to construction sites across Defiance, Fremont, and Mansfield. But when those trucks are loaded incorrectly, the results can be catastrophic. An improperly loaded...
