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Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Monday, January 19th, 2009

When our parents reach the twilight of their lives, careers and the stresses of life do not allow us to provide them with the care they deserve. As a result, there are over one million nursing home beds in the United States. Unfortunately, many workers in these institutions are overworked, under trained and poorly paid, resulting in a shattering of the trust we placed in them to care for those who raised us.

Nursing home abuse is when an employee of a nursing home is negligent and/or abusive to one of its patients and mental, emotional and/or physical harm is inflicted. Many cases of nursing home abuse aren’t reported as its victims are embarrassed and warning signs are subtle. Commonly, nursing home neglect can take the form of medical malpractice in which your loved one receives inappropriate treatment or medication.

Here are telltale signs to look out for if you believe your loved one is or has been a victim of nursing home abuse:

Bruises, broken bones, burns and/or skin abrasions
Unexplained depression that onsets seemingly overnight
Disengagement from the community and/or activities that typically bring them joy
Abrupt change in finances
Bruises or marks around the genitals
Poor hygiene
Unexplained and significant weight loss and/or a change in appetite
Bedsores
Dehydration
Paranoia
Drastic mood swings

Neglect and abuse of your loved ones is a difficult pill to swallow. Emotions of rage, guilt, and anger are common—however, acting on your own rarely punishes those responsible or gets compensation for you and your relative. Immediately contact an experienced nursing home negligence attorney if you wish to see results.

If believe that your loved one is currently or has been a victim of nursing home abuse in Atlanta, please contact Robbins & Associates today to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.

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What Is Qui Tam?

Monday, January 5th, 2009

Qui Tam is Latin for “whistleblower” and provides ordinary citizens with the tools to file lawsuits against an individual or a company that has successfully defrauded the United States government. Plaintiffs in qui tam cases are referred to as the “Relators”, and often are former (or current) employees of the company they’re filing against.

Qui tam cases were established by law under the False Claims Act and require extensive knowledge of the law for compensation to be rewarded (the relator receives 15 to 30 percent of the amount compensated to the government, which is three times the amount of the government’s losses). These cases are filed in federal court and the investigation is done in secret, from both the public and the defendant, for the first sixty days. Very often the investigation requires more time and the secrecy seal’s duration can be extended.

The False Claims Act also protects Relators from retaliation by their former employer. This includes job reinstatement and compensation for damages the Relator might have sustained due to retaliation.

If you are aware of any fraud against the government, it’s imperative that you contact an attorney today to begin the lengthy investigation and provide you with protection. Please contact Robbins & Associates of Atlanta, Georgia today to receive the guidance you need.

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