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[30 Jan 2010 | 4 Comments | 28 views]

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I was recently approached about a case involving a fall in an assisted living facility.  Someone suggested that these facilities are not regulated.  This is false.  An information sheet provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services can be found here.  You will see that these facilities are indeed regulated.
Assisted living facilities are less costly than nursing homes, but are still quite expensive.  The national average is $1,800 per month.  When considering this housing option for you or your loved one, be sure to inquire about …

Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning »

[26 Jan 2010 | One Comment | 47 views]

Family of Amputee Files Medical Negligence Lawsuit

An Ohio family has filed a lawsuit against doctors at two hospitals, claiming their son was not properly treated after his legs were amputated last year. According to the lawsuit, Steven “Blake” Haxton had both of his legs amputated after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria, but that the post-operative care fell “below medical standards” and the family was not “properly informed of a treatment plan.” The lawsuit is seeking at least $25,000 in …

case management, Personal Posts »

[25 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 23 views]

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I saw this post a day or so after spending a delightful afternoon shopping with my daughter who is expecting her first child in June.  On that particular excursion, we were focused on the nursery and decorating ideas for the baby’s room.  Knowing that strollers, car seats and those types of items were next on the list, I did a little research in order to find the most suitable products and to make a list for our next shopping trip.
That is when I ran across this …

case management, Life Care Planning »

[24 Jan 2010 | One Comment | 37 views]

Did you know

The number of people who have anamputation and use a prosthesis is expected to rise by at least 47% by the year 2020.
The total number of people with paralysis, deformity or orthopedic impairments is expected to increase …