LegalView Launches New Practice Area Focusing on Nursing Homes Medical Malpractice and Negligence

Denver, CO, December 03, 2007 --(PR.com)-- LegalView recently launched a new practice area to offer information for those who may have family or may themselves be entering a nursing home or assisted living facility (ALF). Individuals must be aware of how to protect themselves and their family members against medical malpractice and negligence in nursing homes and ALFs. More than 36 million people in the United States are 65 years old or older and by the year 2050, with the Baby Boomer generation aging, the number of individuals of the age 65 or older will reach 86.7 million. With such a large surge of elderly population, the risk for medical malpractice and negligence increases. Usually, most nursing homes and ALFs offer a quality living environment and assistance to older individuals in need. However, there are instances when the best care can be overlooked in which case an elderly family member or friend can suffer from not only physical abuse but mental and emotional abuse as well. LegalView believes that the best care should be provided for these individuals, which is why it has launched the nursing home legal information practice area at nursing-homes.legalview.com, to offer support and resources for older individuals and their families.

The consequences of abuse, malpractice and neglect can be severe and greatly effect the remaining years of an individual's life. Of these consequences risks such as dehydration, malnutrition and in extreme cases, death can all be the unfortunate end result of abuse, which is why LegalView provides information on how to contact a nursing home law firm. Resting assured and being at ease with the decision to place a family in a nursing home and ensuring that they are receiving the best care possible can be stressful and difficult. When it is no longer feasible to continue care from within the family, one needs to be prepared for the possibility of malpractice in a nursing home, and know how to handle it. It is for this reason that LegalView supplies users with information on how to reach a nursing home attorney in case of any possible abuse.

In addition to information on nursing homes and the potential for medical malpractice and negligence, LegalView.com also offers a wide range of other legal practice areas for users. For example, those suffering from asbestos exposure or those diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer can use LegalView,com to locate a mesothelioma law firm. Also, individuals who have been previously injured in an automobile accident or personal injury accident can learn how to receive legal consultation from an auto accident lawyer or a personal injury attorney. LegalView is the number one source on the Web for everything legal and will continue to provide users with an extensive backlog of information and resources for those in troubled times.

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