How a North Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Can Help When a parent, spouse, or other family member is harmed in a nursing home, the immediate concern is their safety. The next challenge is determining what happened, preserving evidence, and preventing the facility...
Elder Neglect and Abuse in Care Homes in North Carolina Discover the 5 hidden red flags of elder neglect that every family should know. From unexplained weight loss and sudden mood changes to poor hygiene, bedsores, and restricted access by care staff—these subtle...
Some injury cases demand more than paperwork and polite negotiations. When serious injuries, long-term losses, or wrongful death are involved, you need a legal team that knows how to fight—and win. At Kellum Law Firm, we’ve spent over 50 years taking on some of the...
Elder abuse is a deeply troubling issue affecting some of our community’s most vulnerable members. At our firm, we believe in providing not just legal services but also education and support to those navigating these challenging situations. Below, you will find...
As the population ages, the incidence of elder abuse continues to be a pressing concern. Elder abuse can take various forms, including physical, emotional, financial, and neglectful acts against older adults. At Kellum Law Firm, we are committed to taking to task care...
In North Carolina, legal guardianship plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being and interests of elderly individuals who may be unable to make decisions for themselves due to cognitive decline, disability, or other incapacitating factors. At Kellum Law Firm,...
Elder abuse is a grave concern that affects vulnerable seniors across the country, including here in North Carolina. When there are suspicions of elder abuse, it is crucial to take immediate action to protect the well-being and safety of older adults. At Kellum Law...
Nursing homes serve as essential facilities for elderly individuals who require assistance with daily living activities and medical care. Unfortunately, these vulnerable residents are not only at risk of physical and emotional abuse but also financial exploitation....
Nursing homes play a crucial role in providing care for our elderly loved ones who may require assistance with daily living or medical needs. However, incidents of harm, whether intentional or due to negligence, can and do occur quite frequently in these facilities....
Nursing homes are meant to be safe havens for elderly individuals who require specialized care and support. However, a growing concern is the abuse that can occur within these facilities, and it’s not limited to just staff mistreatment. In some cases, residents...
Nursing home residents can become victims of abuse at the hands of other residents, in this article we look at how to protect the rights and well-being of North Carolina’s elderly population. Nursing homes are intended to be places of care, comfort, and safety...
As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important to ensure their safety, well-being, and protection. Unfortunately, elder abuse is a distressing reality that many seniors face, elder abuse causing physical, emotional, or even financial harm. If you suspect...
Most people understand the principle of a reasonable duty of care when someone gets injured. But what standards are applicable in an elder nursing home environment and how do we know when a professional breaches any reasonable duty of care? In reality, each profession...
It isn’t always easy for family members and friends of those requiring residency in nursing homes to realize when elder abuse is occurring. Nursing facility management officials are very conscious of potential lawsuits for neglect and often take steps to cover...
Nursing home abuse can be a very difficult claim to prove in a court of law for a variety of reasons. Some of them begin with the damage control that facilities utilize internally where the patients stay continually. Facility management officials can set visitation...
Nursing home elder abuse can be a difficult issue to detect for many families with loved ones who are in a care facility. While many skilled nursing facilities can look impressive from the outside to the novice visitor, the fact is that they are only as good as the...
Please watch our 3-minute video on elder abuse or scroll down to read the full article: Many families know that abuse of elderly patients in nursing homes is very common, and it often happens when no one is around to witness the incident. For this reason, many...
Everyone is aware of what can happen to children at a daycare center while their parents are working or occupied with other family affairs – anything can happen when a group of children is playing together. But, not everyone realizes that there are also daycare...
The Covid-19 pandemic experienced across the planet is having a negative impact on elderly and disabled residents of Nursing Homes around the United States. To date, three states have forced nursing homes to accept Covid-19 patients from hospitals, fortunately, North...
Senior elder abuse happens more often than many people realize, and the current healthcare climate of restricted visitation could well be making the situation worse. Those who are being cared for in their homes or someone else’s residence even have visitation...
KELLUM LAW FIRM – NEWS & RESOURCES Search for: What if a person dies before bringing a personal injury lawsuit? It depends on whether the person died as a result of injuries from the accident or from unrelated causes. If a person injured in an accident...
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