Nursing home residents & staff account for 39% of South Carolina COVID-19 deaths. As long-term care facilities across South Carolina continue to be hit hard by COVID-19, new data has revealed that residents and staff of those facilities account for ... Read More >
Nursing Home Abuse
The Many Types of Nursing Home Neglect
Not all forms of nursing home abuse are the result of active maliciousness toward residents. In many ways, the most insidious form of nursing home abuse is the type that comes from doing nothing at all. When a caretaker for your elderly family member ... Read More >
Proving Neglect in a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit
Nursing home lawsuits can cover a wide range of possible abuses, some easier to prove than others. While it may be clear if loved ones are being physically abused at their nursing homes, nursing home neglect can be much more difficult to prove. Rather ... Read More >
Liability in Nursing Home Abuse
If you have a parent, grandparent, or other family member living in a nursing home, you may have begun to suspect that they are victims of nursing home abuse. However, you may be less sure about who is legally responsible for the injuries your loved one ... Read More >
May is Older Americans Month
The Administration for Community Living (ACT) has designated May as Older Americans Month. Its purpose is to pay tribute to our elders and raise awareness of the issues they face in society today. At McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, we recognize the ... Read More >