Louisiana Personal Injury Litigation: Facts About Jury Trials Here in Louisiana, victims who have been injured in an accident by the wrongful behavior of another person have the right to make an insurance claim and/or file a personal injury lawsuit. The at-fault persons or companies are required to compensate any […]
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Nursing home neglect often manifests itself in bed sores. Medically known as pressure ulcers and decubitus ulcers, bedsores are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue due to prolonged pressure on the affected areas. Bedsores tend to develop in the bony areas of the body such as the heels, ankles, […]
Mansfield Melancon Attorneys Kelley Dick and Scott Mansfield have been selected among the 2019 Louisiana Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars,” a recognition of the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state who are either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less. The selection process […]
Placing a family member in a nursing home, particularly if the family member is suffering from a chronic illness, is an emotional decision for families. Many times, the family is unable to provide care to their family member because of their work or family commitments. Nursing homes are attractive to […]
Nursing home residents in Louisiana have a right to dignity, respect, and quality of care. When these rights are violated, the nursing home resident suffers greatly and may even die from neglect or negligence. According to Families for Better Care, Louisiana has the second-worst record in America in terms of nursing […]