Having an elderly loved one stay in an extended care facility or nursing home in Kentucky may be necessary if your loved one can't take care of themselves. The staff has a responsibility to ensure that elderly patients have a plan of care to avoid bedsores. Keeping a...
Nursing Home Accidents
Type of neglect leading to bed sores, other nursing home injuries
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Jul 19, 2021 | Nursing Home Accidents
Bed sores are ulcers developing on the skin. They commonly affect people with limited mobility, who rely on others to help them shift from one position to another. The sores are among common Kentucky nursing home injuries. What leads to bed sores? The sores develop...
Warning signs to look out for in nursing homes
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Jun 8, 2021 | Nursing Home Accidents
The decision to place an elderly relative in a nursing home is rarely an easy one, and finding a facility that will provide adequate care is often a challenge. The Office of Inspector General provides an online database that Kentucky residents can access to find out...
Tips for initiating a personal injury case in Kentucky
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Nov 10, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Accidents, Slip and Fall, Truck Accidents
Facing an injury from a car crash or other incident can put you through a period of financial strain and physical and emotional pain. To move forward, you may consider filing for the compensation you deserve. As you think about or begin filing a lawsuit, there are...
What To Look For When Choosing A Personal Injury Attorney
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Sep 9, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Accidents, Slip and Fall, Truck Accidents
Going through an injury is an extremely emotional and difficult experience. From physical pain to dealing with insurance companies it can be overwhelming. That’s why you want to hire an attorney who will help you through the process, support you and help you win a...
How to tell if your loved one is suffering from bedsores
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Aug 14, 2020 | Nursing Home Accidents
If you have a parent, spouse or other relative has recently moved into a nursing home, someone has probably warned you to watch out for bedsores. But if you have never seen one before, it can be tough to figure out if your loved one is suffering from bedsores. Here is...
Signs Your Loved One Is The Victim Of Nursing Home Abuse
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Apr 29, 2020 | Nursing Home Accidents
We trust nursing homes to care for our loved ones and keep them safe and healthy. It can be devastating to discover that your loved one is the victim of abuse or neglect at one of these facilities. It’s even more devastating when a loved one dies as a result of this...
Nursing home accidents may lead to damage awards
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Aug 15, 2019 | Nursing Home Accidents
Nursing homes in Kentucky are responsible for making sure that their residents are properly cared for. Unfortunately, this does not always occur. Fortunately, if you or other individuals experience nursing home accidents due to the staff's negligence, you have the...
Kentucky ranked near the bottom in nursing home quality
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Feb 1, 2019 | Nursing Home Accidents
The quality of care at nursing homes has a very big impact on residents. Unfortunately, Kentucky didn’t do very well in a recent set of state rankings regarding such facilities. The rankings compared the states and Washington D.C. in their average scores on the...