Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 26, 20213 minFAQs about Bedsore and Pressure Sore lawsuits:Bedsores happen more often than necessary and they are not the fault of the patient. The patient is usually a victim with a right to sue.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 2, 20212 min“My mom is in a nursing home and I noticed some bruises and bedsores- what should I do? As an Elder Law firm we see these cases often. Whether malpractice, abuse or neglect it is simply unjustified to happen to an innocent...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Apr 6, 20191 minHow To Spot Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse?How to spot nursing home neglect and what you can do about it.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 27, 20192 minWhat are the facts about your rights as a victim of bedsores?Often from the onset of bedsores, also described as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, victims in a hospital or nursing home are led to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 22, 20191 minHelpful and Free easy-to-read Legal Guides for Senior Citizens.Check out our helpful and free easy to read legal guides!
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jul 8, 20187 minArticle: Nursing Homes Routinely Mask Low Staff LevelsVia New York Times By Jordan Rau ITHACA, N.Y. — Most nursing homes had fewer nurses and caretaking staff than they had reported to the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jun 25, 20183 minSecret data: Most VA nursing homes have more residents with bed sores, pain, than private facilitiesVia Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, and Andrea Estes, The Boston Globe Don Ruch’s family thought round-the-clock care would help him...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jun 1, 20183 minBedsore Lawsuits: FAQsWHEN IT COMES TO BEDSORES, PRESSURE SORES, DECUBITUS ULCERS IT’S OFTEN HELPFUL TO READ WHAT OTHERS HAVE ASKED. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO BENEFIT...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Dec 15, 20176 minPressure sores: Causes, treatment, and preventionInformative medical information: Via MEDICAL NEWS TODAY, By Christian Nordqvist Reviewed by University of Illinois-Chicago, School of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Aug 16, 20172 minNew York City’s Safest And Most Dangerous Hospitals: RankingsFrom New York City Patch: https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/new-york-citys-safest-most-dangerous-hospitals-rankings By Brendan...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Apr 13, 20161 minJury awards family $1 million in lawsuit against Beachwood nursing homeThe family of a former resident of Beachwood Pointe Care Center has won a $1 million lawsuit against the nursing home. (Eli Saslow,...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 19, 20161 minFree Downloads: Easy to read elder guides for families and seniors.Probate, Estate Planning, Healthcare Proxies, Medicaid Planning, etc. Get informed and find many of the answers to your existing...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 3, 20164 minPressures Sores: Frequently Asked legal questionsAsking questions is important for any consultation. When it comes to pressure sores and bedsores it’s often helpful to read what others...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.May 8, 20153 minWhat Rights Do Bedsore Victims Have?You’d be surprised how many times we hear the following from clients…”the nursing home said our dad’s skin condition was broken down and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Apr 21, 20154 min‘Smart bandage’ detects bedsores before they are visible to doctorsBy Sarah Yang, Media Relations | March 17, 2015 BERKELEY — Engineers at UC Berkeley are developing a new type of bandage that does far...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 19, 20153 minBed and/or Chair Rest + Neglect = BedsoresArticle by Brian A. Raphan. Published 3/17/15 in ‘THE DOCTOR WEIGHS IN’ When a patient develops pressure ulcers, it is often a sign of...