Charleston Hospital Malpractice lawyer Nathan Hughey shares this Frontline story regarding malpractice, the mistakes made by doctors and hospitals, and the preventable harm and death that medical mistakes wreaks upon the United States public each year, and the citizens of South Carolina: It seems that every time researchers estimate how often a medical mistake contributes […]

We have had numerous wrongful death and other assisted living cases resolve recently, having had a wrongful death settlement hearing yesterday and having another Monday.   This story has been updated with a roundup of Emeritus employee responses.  Emeritus Senior Living, the country’s largest assisted living company, has crafted detailed plans to respond to PBS […]

Interesting facts from the CDC on elder adults and falls. If you or your loved one has suffered a #hospital fall or #nursinghome fall, contact Hughey Injury Lawyers. Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as […]

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that leads to the destruction of memory and other important functions of the brain including thinking, communication and behaviour. It is one of the most common causes of dementia. According to Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation in the US, someone in the world develops Alzheimer’s disease in every […]

Thefts from nursing home trust funds target the elderly Top rated attorney Nathan Hughey #nursingHomeabuse attorneys at Hughey Law Firm have handled numerous cases involving not only nursing home abuse but misappropriation of resident property.  We have handled hundreds of nursing home cases from theft of wedding rings to physical abuse to wrongful death.  Contact us. […]

Westminster Towers cited for not reporting patient abuse By Jonathan McFadden ROCK HILL — The state Department of Health and Environmental Control this month cited Westminster Towers Continuing Care Retirement Community for not reporting a patient abuse allegation a year ago. The retirement and nursing home center on India Hook Road didn’t comply with state regulations […]