Nursing home abuse unfortunately is a harsh reality that many of us do not like to accept or confront. Since a senior is in a vulnerable position, caregivers, and attendants in nursing homes can take advantage of the situation.
According to a study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, the number three main cause of death in the United States is medical errors. Over 250,000 die each year in the country as a result of medical errors or negligence.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, 136,053 people in the United States die as a result of unintentional injuries. Unintentional
According to statistics, 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with a birth defect. This means that roughly 1 in every 9,714 people in the country are born with some type of birth injury.
Injuries sustained at nursing homes are a major problem. According to statistics, 25% of nursing homes in the United States are cited for causing serious injury or death every year. At least 5,000 deaths every year are caused by negligence and injuries in nursing homes.
