Catastrophic injuries and wrongful death cases raise complex questions—how long do you have to file a nursing home abuse claim in Kentucky? What damages are available for permanent disabilities? When does medical malpractice become wrongful death? Gray & White's FAQ section addresses the most pressing concerns Kentucky families face after devastating injuries. Our answers draw from over 25 years of trial experience handling the state's most demanding injury cases, providing straightforward guidance on legal deadlines, evidence requirements, and what to expect when pursuing claims against powerful corporate defendants.
- Page 4
-
My mother has been living in my house, and my wife has been taking care of her. My children are in grade school. I just found a spot for my mother in a nearby Kentucky nursing home. I didn’t want to do this, but I have to. My wife has to start bringing in a second income or we’ll lose our house. How can I make this transition easier for my mother?Category: General
-
My mother died from a recent MRSA infection in a Kentucky nursing home. Does this mean that the nursing home was negligent and that I should contact a Louisville nursing home abuse and neglect attorney?Category: General
-
Is Your Loved One at Risk of Getting MRSA in a Kentucky Nursing Home?Category: General
-
My mom lives in a Louisville nursing home. During my visits with her, I’ve noticed that she acts nervous and agitated when she is around one of the other residents—a man. She won’t talk about him, but I suspect she is being harassed in some way by the man. He always seems to be watching her. Exactly what constitutes sexual abuse?Category: General
-
My dad recently went into a nursing home here in Louisville. From what I’ve seen and from what he’s told me, he’s not getting any exercise there. I worry that he will develop contractures and other problems associated with lack of movement. What should I do?Category: General
-
I visited my mom in her Louisville nursing home yesterday, and while I was there, one of the male residents wandered into her room. When he saw that I was there, he turned around and left. My mom said that he walks into her room often and makes suggestive remarks, and when she tells him to get out, he refuses. He only leaves when she presses the call button. The staff do not believe her when she describes what is happening; the man is apparently quite charming, and they like him. What can we do?Category: General
-
My mother was neglected in her Louisville nursing home, and her health has suffered as a result. In addition to feeling sad, I feel so guilty! Was this my fault?Category: General
-
My elderly aunt is in a nursing home in Louisville. Recently I’ve noticed places on her legs where her skin is ripped. I asked her about them, and she told me that she keeps bumping her legs against the furniture en route to the bathroom. I don’t know whether she’s telling the truth or trying to protect someone. How plausible does her explanation sound to you?Category: General
-
The nurses at my mom’s nursing home are lovely people, but they had so many nursing home residents assigned to them. There was no way they could do an adequate job. I don’t want to get the nurses in trouble, but I feel like my mom’s injuries were caused by nursing home negligence. What should I do?Category: General
-
My dad, who has Alzheimer’s, is in a Kentucky nursing home. When I visited him today, I saw a lot of bruises on him. When I asked him about them, he couldn’t remember how he got them. I’m sure he’s being abused. What can I do?Category: General
-
I have been reading for years about how the elderly often are abused by their caregivers in nursing homes. Now, I have to put my mother into a nursing home, and I’m a wreck! How can I make sure that she is not victimized?Category: General
-
My mom really likes certain nurses at her Kentucky nursing home. She has been hurt by the neglect of other nurses in her nursing home, but she is reluctant to contact a Kentucky nursing home abuse lawyer because she does not want the nurses whom she loves or the entire facility to be in trouble. What should I tell her?Category: General