Loss of Chance Doctrine Adopted in Minnesota Based on a case called Dickhoff v. Green the Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that there is a claim for “loss of chance” that is the lost or diminished chance of a full
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Burns to Residents Who Use Oxygen
Burns from Smoking when using Oxygen One of the most horrific types of injuries wrongful death and nursing home neglect attorney Kenneth LaBore has seen in his career involve oxygen fire burns with elderly residents who continue to smoke, even
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What are Minnesota Jury Instructions for a Wrongful Death Claim
What are the Wrongful Death Damages in Minnesota Jury Instructions? DAMAGES IN WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM ACCORDING TO MINNESOTA J.I.G.s Minnesota CIVJIG 91.75 sets forth the measure of damages in a wrongful death claim in Minnesota. The following is a copy
Reducing Risks of Deadly Falls in the Elderly
MOST FALLS ARE PREVENTABLE – Reasons for Falls Improper Assist Leads to Preventable Falls Improper Training or Failure to Follow Care Plans. Unfortunately, many falls occur in nursing homes, assisting living, hospitals and other settings when the resident’s care plan
Nursing Homes Have Obligation to Ensure Residents Receive Adequate Nutrition and Hydration and Changes in Medical Status Are Reported to Physician
The Sun Newspapers had an article which reported that the Golden Living Center Nursing Home in Hopkins was alleged to be negligent by the Minnesota Department of Health concerning a resident who experienced significant weight loss over the period of
Summary of Minnesota Wrongful Death Law
Minnesota law establishes that a cause of action arising out of an injury to the person dies with the person, except as provided by Minn. Stat. § 573.02 (1998), the wrongful death statute. Minn. Stat. § 573.01. Therefore, the only
Introduction to Medical Malpractice, Why is a Long-term care or home care provider considered medical malpractice?
Why is a claim against a long-term care or home care provider considered medical malpractice? 1. Minnesota Law considers claims against any “medical professionals” to be medical malpractice claims. 2. Claims against a “Health Care Provider” include “a physician,
Coming to Terms With Your Loss
Coming To Terms with Your Loss When your spouse, parent or child dies because someone or some organization did not act reasonably or carefully and death resulted, survivors are entitled to pursue legal claims under the theory of a Minnesota