Federal law (42 U.S.C. § 1396r, FNHRA) sets minimum resident rights in nursing homes. Learn which abuse types generate the highest verdicts, how to subpoena CMS inspection records, and why wrongful death timelines differ from abuse claims.
Most families learn about Medicaid's 5-year lookback rule the hard way — after a gift or transfer has already triggered a penalty period. Here's how the rules work under 42 U.S.C. §1396p, what common mistakes cost families months of uncovered care, and which legal strategies still hold up in 2026.
Most families wait too long before consulting an elder abuse attorney — and by then evidence has walked out the door. This post covers CMS Care Compare ratings, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman process, Medicaid liens, and the specific injury types that change case value dramatically.