At Hurley McKenna & Mertz, we pride ourselves on being informed when it comes to current news that affects our clients. Once a month, we round up a list of articles that impact our practice areas, including but not limited...
Read MoreToday, nearly 1.5 million people are living in nursing homes. As the number of people residing in these facilities grows, some may not be receiving the level of care they deserve. Congress passed the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA)...
Read MoreEach year, thousands are injured by slips and falls that often result in a dislocation or fracture. Many times, this is the result of another party’s general negligence. For example, when someone fails to safely maintain their property and a...
Read MoreBed sores, (also known as pressure sores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers) affect between one and three million Americans annually. The vast majority of those affected are elderly living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or receiving some other form...
Read MoreAs our nation’s elderly have grown in number, so has the demand for nursing homes and other forms of elder care. While nursing homes continue to make record profits, they have failed to invest in hiring and training more nursing...
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