Justice for Residents Podcast

Justice for Residents Podcast

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Justice for Residents Podcast episodes

  • 46- How a Nursing Home Uses Shell Companies to Hide Liability
    Arkansas US Circuit Judge Michael Maggio appeals a conviction for accepting campaign donations from a nursing home operator in exchange for reducing a verdict against that facility by several million dollars. The nursing home owner in this case also used a series of shell companies to shield his liability from abuse claims. In today’s episode, nursing home abuse attorneys Will Smith and Rob Schenk discuss how prevalent the problem of corruption and legal loopholes that help nursing homes cover up abuse.
    30 min
  • 45- The Rehabilitation Center of Hollywood Hills- What Happened?
    12 residents of the Rehabilitation Center of Hollywood Hills died after an air conditioning unit lost power in the wake of Hurricane Irma. In the weeks after, the nursing home shut down, family members filed suit, and laws have been enacted. In today’s episode, nursing home abuse attorneys Will Smith and Rob Schenk discuss the facts of this incident, what we can learn, and how we can prevent future nursing home deaths.
    30 min
  • 44- The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care Recap
    Formed in 1975, the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care is the leading national organization representing consumers in issues related to long-term care, helping to ensure that consumers are empowered to advocate for themselves. The National Consumer Voice annual conference was recently held in Washington, DC. In today’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Will Smith discusses his time attending the conference.
    34 min
  • 43- The danger of nursing home elopement and wandering
    While nursing homes cannot be locked down like a prison, administrators should still take all reasonable precautions to keep vulnerable residents from wandering off premises. In today’s episode, nursing home abuse attorneys Rob Schenk and Will Smith discuss a particularly egregious case of elopement resulting in the death of a resident. Also discussed, a case of physical assault by a nursing home employee and force majeure events.
    34 min
  • 42- How nursing homes can be liable for injuries from falls
    Falls at a nursing home constitute over one third of all preventable hospital visits by residents. In today’s episode, nursing home abuse attorneys Rob Schenk and Will Smith discuss how a nursing home can be responsible both for causing a fall, but the injuries that are exacerbated afterwards. Also discussed, a case of resident on resident violence and multiple lawsuits filed against one nursing home.
    37 min
  • 41- What are the ways that nursing homes attempt to cover up abuse or neglect?
    Many nursing home employees are over worked, under paid, and under constant stress to get their jobs accomplished each shift. As such, negligence and abuse is on the rise. In today’s episode, nursing home abuse attorneys Rob Schenk and Will Smith discuss how nursing home employees may attempt to cover up wrongful acts. Also discussed, a long term care ombudsman program gets critical funding slashed.
    29 min
  • 40- How do I request a Georgia autopsy after a nursing home death?
    There is a misconception that when a loved one dies due to potential neglect or abuse, an autopsy will be performed. Under Georgia law, there are only nine instances that will automatically trigger an autopsy by the local medical examiner. In today’s episode, nursing home abuse attorneys Rob Schenk and Will Smith discuss how family members can request autopsies be performed. Also discussed is a case of resident on resident violence in Hollywood, California.
    36 min
  • 39- Can a nursing home be held liable for employee negligence?
    Statistics continue to demonstrate the instances of nursing home neglect and abuse are on the rise. But under what circumstances can the nursing home be held accountable for the actions of its employees? In today’s episode, nursing home abuse attorneys Rob Schenk and Will Smith discuss the concept of vicarious liability and nursing home lawsuits. Also discussed are the obligations of hospitals and others to report suspicions of nursing home abuse.
    21 min
  • 38- What to look out for in nursing home admission documents

    Family members admitting a loved one into a nursing home are often faced with reading and signing dozens of pages of legal documents. In almost all instances, these admission documents directly affect the legal rights of the nursing home resident, including what claims may be brought in the future. In today’s episode, nursing home abuse attorneys Rob Schenk and Will Smith discuss what to look out for in nursing home admission documents. Also discussed are some recent changes to the law regarding West Virginia statutes of limitations.

    32 min
  • 37- Understanding the Georgia Probate process if your loved one passed in a nursing home (2)

    When a loved one passes away due to the negligent acts of a nursing home, the family must not only navigate the wrongful death claim, but also establish an estate with the Georgia Probate Court. In today’s episode, nursing home abuse attorneys Rob Schenk and Will Smith discuss Georgia probate issues with estate attorney Scott Fields.

    Scott Fields is a probate and real estate attorney in Tucker, Georgia. He is married and has four teenage sons. Scott grew up in Chamblee and Norcross, and has lived in Tucker for almost 20 years. Scott graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 2011.

    For over five years, Scott was a real estate, small business, and probate litigator. Since forming his own firm this past February, Scott has focused on estate planning and administration. He enjoys using his litigation experience to help guide people through the probate process and to help resolve issues with estate and inherited property.

    30 min

About Justice for Residents Podcast

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This show examines topics related to the law of nursing home abuse and neglect in the United States. It is hosted by lawyers Rob Schenk and Will Smith of Schenk Smith LLC, a personal injury law firm…

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