When a loved one is harmed in a Cincinnati nursing home, it can be overwhelming to know where to turn. You may be asking yourself: Was this an accident or neglect? Do I have a legal case? How do I choose the right nursing home abuse attorney? At Nancy Iler Law Firm, we help Cincinnati […]
When a loved one suffers harm in a Dayton nursing home, it’s hard to know where to turn. You may be wondering if you should call a lawyer, and what to expect if you do. As both a registered nurse and an attorney focused on Ohio nursing home abuse cases, I help families in Dayton […]
Discovering that your parent or loved one has been harmed in a Cleveland nursing home can leave you feeling angry, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. You may wonder if what happened was an accident, a sign of neglect, or a case of abuse — and whether you should speak to a lawyer. […]
When a loved one shows signs of possible abuse or neglect in an Ohio nursing home, it’s human nature to hope and assume that the facility is taking action. But are they required to? And what happens if they don’t? Under Ohio law, nursing homes and their staff are legally obligated to report suspected abuse, […]
When your mom, dad, or another loved one suffers a serious fall in a nursing home, you’re left with questions that no family should have to ask: Was it preventable? Why wasn’t someone there to help? Did they get the care they needed? A recent CDC report revealed a sobering reality: fatal falls among older […]
We can’t always control when and where a loved one goes into a nursing home or assisted living facility. In a perfect world, we would have unlimited time, money, and information with which to make the best, safest choice. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world, so we must make the best decisions we can, […]
Filing a Complaint with the Ohio Department of Health and a consult with an experienced nursing home abuse lawyer is a good starting point for families looking for answers.
What do nursing homes owners fear most? A panel of eight citizens hearing a case of nursing home abuse and neglect. That’s why they try to keep themselves out of court by enforcing nursing home arbitration clauses. What is arbitration? Arbitration is a way to settle disputes; it’s an alternative to bringing cases before a […]
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What is a power of attorney? A power of attorney (POA) is a document that gives authority or power to a designated person to act on your behalf when you cannot. Is there more than one type of POA? Yes. There are a few types of POAs for different situations. A financial POA allows someone […]