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A recent news story by WVTM 13 News Birmingham found that over 70% of nursing homes nationwide are not being inspected each year as mandated by federal law, raising concerns that abuse and neglect could be happening in nursing facilities without families realizing what’s happening. Officially known as a standard survey, nursing home inspections must...

An east Alabama woman is accused of stealing millions of dollars in cash and property from an Etowah County assisted living resident. The woman, Lisa Daugherty, 54, of Attalla, is facing two counts of first-degree financial exploitation of the elderly, the Alabama Attorney General's Office says. Daugherty was arrested on a warrant in mid-July. The...

When the pandemic began, there were many outbreaks in Alabama nursing homes, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of residents and staff members. In response, restrictions were put in place to limit contact and reduce the spread of the virus. Now, more than a year later, some of these restrictions are being relaxed. “Fully vaccinated...

As COVID-19 infection rates dwindle, another scourge is threatening the health and safety of people at nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Staff shortages are leading to increased incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect. The situation is providing a cover for reckless workers under reduced supervision and fostering errors among good, but burned out,...

Sepsis is a life-threatening health condition that occurs when the immune system releases chemicals into the bloodstream to fight an infection. This often causes blood pressure to drop to dangerous levels and damage internal organs. The symptoms often include a high fever, difficulty breathing, significant drop in blood pressure, rapid heart rate, abdominal pain, mood...

When you chose a long-term care facility for a loved one, you reasonably expected their needs will be met. The reality, though, is you have to stay vigilant, because many long-term care facilities fail to meet their obligations. Here’s what you need to know about identifying and reporting nursing home abuse or neglect in Alabama....

A Birmingham car accident lawyer discusses how T-bone crashes are proven and litigated A T-bone car wreck occurs when one driver is traveling through an intersection and another driver fails to stop at a stop sign or red light. The impact often turns a car over or spins it around. It can also cause a...

It's a requirement to call the police at the scene of a crash and wait for them to arrive. Once the police arrive, they'll conduct an initial investigation and document important details that indicate how your crash occurred. It's important that you understand how to obtain and read your Alabama car accident report. Sometimes, the...

Drivers of cars and motorcycles often feel nervous when sharing the road with large commercial trucks. There is a good reason for this. While you may see a large truck in the neighboring lane clear as day, the truck driver may not see you. This is what happens with blind spots. There are a lot...

A truck accident can leave people with serious injuries and have a devastating impact on their lives. The fact is that most accidents are caused by negligence. It is up to truck drivers and trucking companies to take steps to make sure trucks are safe on the road. At Shuttlesworth Law Firm LLC, we know...