Should I Place a Camera in My Loved One’s Room? Should a family member place a video camera in a loved one’s residence?  Should the person who is concerned for their well-being place a video camera in their residence?  What about a private residence, assisted living facility, or a nursing home; do the rules change? The simple answer is “yes”.  However, certain considerations may be appropriate.  As with most challenging questions, the crux of the answer lies within the details.  In this post, we will address some practical, legal, ethical, and pragmatic considerations ..read more

            Private equity investment in a nursing home is  a poignant bellwether of the abyss of nursing home care This blog is presented as a commentary on an article published in The New Yorker on August 25, 2022, by Ms. Yasmin Rafiei.  Her piece, entitled “When Private Equity Takes Over A Nursing Home”, affirms a sad reality.  When big money invests in nursing homes resident care diminishes and harm, abuse, and death occur.             Highlighted in the article is ..read more

Why are there so many “bad” nursing homes; why are “bad” men permitted to run them; and why isn’t more done to stop this affront? The answer’s right in front of your face! Money! What typically motivates “bad” conduct is avarice. Most nursing homes make a lot of money for their owners. A lack of oversight, manipulative accounting practices, and a deep government pocket create the perfect storm to abuse and harm our most vulnerable population. Real Estate Shell Games The secret sauce is that owners use an amalgamation of real estate companies.  Company A may own the land under the structur ..read more

Here is our Top 10 Wish List for Nursing Homes in 2022.  With the advocacy of consumer groups, legislatures willing to stand-up to special interest groups, and with your vigilance we can make it happen. We can all make nursing homes and long-term care facilities safer and more secure for our loved ones, the residents.  A wish list, yes; but we can all have influence on behalf of victims of nursing home abuse and neglect.  Let your legislators hear you. We respectfully submit our list: 10. Staffing It’s all about the numbers.  It always has been, and it always will be about ..read more

About Adams Law Firm, P.C. Adams Law Firm, P.C. was established in 1958 by attorney Eugene J. Adams. His son, Jeffrey M. Adams, continues his father’s legacy and simple mission: To protect and promote the rights of the injured. The firm continues to achieve results that favor clients’ needs. They get you or your loved one what he or she deserves as quickly and as efficiently as possible. We don’t back down against defendants and insurance companies. We fight for your rights. 25+ Years Experience For over a quarter of a century, Mr. Adams has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglec ..read more

Understanding Recreational Accidents Whether on a lake, at a beach, on a ski slope, at a theme park, or countless other places, the risk of injury due to neglect is quite real. The last thing anyone wants to happen is an injury to themself or to others when pursuing a leisure activity. Unfortunately, it does occur. For precisely this reason, recreational centers should and must act responsibly and make sure that safety is paramount. Beware the Waiver Many recreational centers require that you sign a release. More aptly put, these waivers are repugnant and should be outlawed. In New York, most ..read more

Elderly residents given intensive therapy in the last weeks of life jumped 65 percent, a study shows, raising questions about financial incentives. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-09/nursing-homes-are-pushing-the-dying-into-pricey-rehab The post Nursing Homes Are Pushing the Dying Into Pricey Rehab appeared first on Adams Law Firm - Personal Injury Lawyers New York State ..read more

Injuries from Falls Affect People of All Ages, Not Just Elderly According to the National Safety Council, over 34,000 Americans died in 2016 from the common and preventable injury of falling. Even more worrisome is that this number has only increased since 2000 and shows no sign of slowing. You should know surprising facts about falls, what causes this avoidable injury and how people of all ages can help prevent falls. The workplace of freelance is cluttered and dirty. The post Injuries From Falls Affect Everyone appeared first on Adams Law Firm - Personal Injury Lawyers New York State ..read more

You don’t see many prime-time news headlines about fatal injuries from falls, yet the numbers have skyrocketed since 2000 and now approach annual deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents. The National Safety Council recorded 34,673 fatal falls in 2016 compared to 13,322 in 2000, a 160 percent increase. Americans killed in car crashes in 2016 totaled 40,327. A driving factor in this tidal wave of falls is the growing number of elderly Americans. But as we discuss here this month, falls occur to people in all age groups in all settings. Learn more about how we can all help prevent falls. The pos ..read more

Following Federal Report Finding Thousands of “Critical Incidents” Involving Seniors Every Year, LTCCC Identifies Best Practices to Improve Safety, Quality of Life, & Dementia Care October 24, 2018 – Assisted living is a popular alternative to nursing homes for seniors who need or want residential care but want to avoid the institutional setting that the typical nursing home provides. However, in the absence of federal safety standards, assisted living facility (ALF) residents are only protected to the extent that individual states have developed regulatory requirements to ensure the safet ..read more