Infections in nursing homes are more common than many families realize — and in many cases, they are entirely preventable. For elderly residents, even a seemingly minor infection can quickly become life-threatening if not properly managed. At Michael Hill Trial Law, we often work with families who only discover too late that an infection could have been avoided with basic care and attention.

Nursing homes have a legal and ethical responsibility to maintain a clean, safe environment and to monitor residents closely for early signs of illness. When they fail to do so, the consequences can be devastating.

When families admit a loved one into a nursing home, the process can feel overwhelming. There is often a stack of paperwork to review and sign, sometimes during an emotional or urgent situation. Buried within those documents, there is often a clause that many people overlook — the arbitration agreement.

At Michael Hill Trial Law, we frequently speak with families who had no idea they signed away certain legal rights when their loved one entered a facility. These agreements can significantly affect how disputes are handled if something goes wrong, including cases involving neglect or abuse.

Being admitted to a nursing home is often a difficult and emotional decision. Families expect stability, safety, and continuity of care for their loved ones. But what happens when a nursing home suddenly decides to discharge a resident — sometimes with little warning or explanation?

At Michael Hill Trial Law, we frequently hear from families who feel confused, pressured, or even blindsided by a nursing home’s decision to remove a resident. In some cases, these discharges are not just unfair — they may be illegal.

When families think about abuse in nursing homes, they often imagine mistreatment by staff members. However, a significant number of incidents in long-term care facilities involve abuse between residents themselves. These situations are sometimes referred to as resident-to-resident abuseand can occur when one resident harms or intimidates another.

At Michael Hill Trial Law, families often reach out after learning that a loved one was injured or frightened by another resident in a nursing home. These cases can be especially confusing because the person responsible for the harm may also be vulnerable or suffering from cognitive impairment. Even so, nursing homes have a legal duty to anticipate risks, supervise residents appropriately, and prevent foreseeable harm.