Nursing Home Abuse

Cogburn Davidson | September 23, 2025 | Nursing Home Abuse

When your family member resides in a nursing home, you expect them to receive safe, compassionate care. But what happens when another resident is responsible for abusing your loved one? Understanding federal and state laws governing long-term care facilities is imperative for protecting your loved one while taking the necessary steps toward justice. With over… read more

Cogburn Davidson | September 23, 2025 | Nursing Home Abuse

Falls in Nevada nursing homes aren’t just accidents; they’re frequently preventable incidents that can devastate a resident’s quality of life. At Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, we’ve seen how proper facility protocols and family involvement can dramatically reduce fall risks.  For twenty years, Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers has… read more

Cogburn Davidson | September 23, 2025 | Nursing Home Abuse

When a loved one is placed in a nursing home, you depend on the staff to handle medications accurately. Unfortunately, medication errors are common in Nevada nursing homes, affecting thousands of vulnerable residents each year. These errors can result in serious health complications, needless suffering, and even fatality. Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury… read more

Cogburn Davidson | September 23, 2025 | Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing homes have a fundamental duty to protect their residents from harm. Yet many facilities fail to implement basic security measures that could prevent incidents. If your loved one has been harmed due to inadequate security at a nursing home, you need an attorney.  With over four decades of collective experience, the award-winning litigators at… read more

Cogburn Davidson | June 9, 2025 | Nursing Home Abuse

When you trust a facility with a parent or spouse, you justifiably expect qualified caregivers to be there, every hour of every day. Unfortunately, chronic understaffing is one of the biggest threats to resident safety in Nevada and nationwide. At Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, our nursing home abuse lawyers have spent… read more

Cogburn Davidson | June 9, 2025 | Nursing Home Abuse

At Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, our award-winning team of nursing home abuse attorneys have spent 20 years forcing negligent facilities to pay for every bruise, pressure sore, and stolen dollar. Drawing on 40 + years of collective experience and hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements, we’ve learned exactly what evidence… read more

Cogburn Davidson | June 9, 2025 | Nursing Home Abuse

When you place a loved one in a skilled-nursing facility, you’re not “hoping for the best.” You’re relying on a legally binding Bill of Rights—a blend of federal protections and Nevada-specific rules that guarantee every resident’s safety, dignity, and self-determination. Below, we decode those rights, flag early warning signs of abuse, and explain exactly what… read more

Cogburn Davidson | December 16, 2024 | Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are intended to provide a safe and supportive environment for elderly individuals who require care due to age, illness, or disability. Unfortunately, abuse and neglect can occur in these settings, leaving vulnerable residents at risk of serious harm. As a resident or family member, it’s crucial to be aware… read more

Cogburn Davidson | July 18, 2024 | Nursing Home Abuse

Hospitals and negligent nursing homes in Nevada could be liable for bedsores a patient develops. Providing adequate care and treatment is crucial, and bedsores are entirely preventable. Therefore, a patient should not develop bedsores unless the hospital or nursing home provides insufficient care. What Are Bedsores? Pressure sores (i.e., bedsores) are caused by staying in… read more