Families place enormous trust in Mississippi nursing homes to provide safe, respectful, and professional care for their loved ones. When that trust is broken, the results can be devastating. Bruises are often dismissed by nursing home staff as “normal,” especially in elderly patients who may bruise easily due to age or medication. However, bruising can […]
Falls are one of the most frequent and devastating injuries suffered by elderly residents in Mississippi nursing homes. A single fall can lead to fractures, traumatic brain injuries, permanent disability, or even death. And in many cases, these falls could have been prevented. Families are often left reeling, unsure how such a serious incident could […]
No family places a loved one in a Mississippi nursing home expecting them to suffer from neglect or abuse. Yet across our state, too many elderly residents fall victim to injuries that are entirely preventable—falls, pressure sores, malnutrition, physical abuse, and emotional harm. When these tragedies occur, families are often left asking: what protections exist […]
No family places a loved one in a Mississippi nursing home expecting them to suffer from neglect or abuse. Yet across our state, too many elderly residents fall victim to injuries that are entirely preventable—falls, pressure sores, malnutrition, physical abuse, and emotional harm. When these tragedies occur, families are often left asking: what protections exist […]
When a loved one dies under suspicious circumstances in a Mississippi nursing home, families are often left reeling with grief, confusion, and questions. Was the death preventable? Did neglect or abuse play a role? Can legal action be taken against the facility? At Barrett Law, PLLC, we help families across Mississippi seek justice when nursing […]
A hip fracture is one of the most devastating injuries an elderly nursing home resident can suffer. For families across Mississippi, discovering that a loved one has fallen in a nursing home—especially one trusted to provide safety and care—can be heartbreaking and infuriating. These injuries are not always “accidents.” Too often, they are the result […]
When families entrust their loved ones to nursing homes in Mississippi, they expect safety, dignity, and attentive care. However, one of the most distressing signs that something has gone terribly wrong is the appearance of bedsores (also called pressure ulcers). These painful and sometimes life-threatening wounds are often preventable, and their presence may indicate neglect […]
Suffering a spinal cord injury is life-altering. For many Mississippi families, this type of injury brings unimaginable physical, emotional, and financial strain. When the injury is caused by someone else’s negligence—such as a careless driver, unsafe property, or a defective product—legal action may be necessary to ensure your future is protected. One of the first […]
Understanding Workers’ Compensation, Third-Party Claims, and Legal Rights in Mississippi Workplace accidents happen every day across Mississippi, but when a spinal cord injury is involved, the consequences are often devastating and permanent. Whether it occurred on a construction site, in a delivery accident, or during an industrial mishap, a spinal cord injury at work can […]
Protecting Our Most Vulnerable: What Families Must Know When families in Mississippi make the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, they do so with the belief that their relative will receive compassionate, competent care. Unfortunately, not all facilities live up to that trust. At Barrett Law, PLLC, we’ve represented families […]
