KENTUCKY NURSING HOME RATINGS AND INSPECTION REPORTS

Kentucky Nursing Home Ratings and Inspection Reports: A 2026 Guide for Families Kentucky nursing home ratings and inspection reports can be especially important because most families do not get months to choose a nursing home. Usually, a parent or spouse is about to leave the hospital, a discharge planner says a bed sore is open,… read more

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Kentucky: Warning Signs Families Should Never Ignore

When a family places a loved one in a Kentucky nursing home, they expect that person to be treated with dignity, compassion, and appropriate care. Unfortunately, abuse and neglect can occur in long-term care facilities, and the warning signs are not always obvious. A sudden injury, unexplained weight loss, a pressure sore, or a dramatic… read more

Nursing Home Didn’t Notify Family? KY Law | Ross Mann Law

Keeping Families in the Dark: What Kentucky Nursing Homes Are Legally Required to Tell You You get the call from the hospital — not the nursing home. Your mother is in the emergency room with a broken hip. Or a raging infection. Or a bleed on her brain. And you’re standing in your kitchen asking… read more

10 Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect Every Family Should Know

Making the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home is never easy. Families trust that caregivers will provide the attention, dignity, and medical care their loved one deserves. Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes broken. Nursing home neglect is one of the most common forms of elder abuse, and it often develops gradually…. read more

Ross F. Mann and Kevin A. Osborne Named to Super Lawyers for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Ross Mann Nursing Home and Medical Negligence Lawyers is proud to announce that attorneys Ross F. Mann and Kevin A. Osborne have once again been selected to Super Lawyers. This marks the fourth consecutive year that both attorneys have received this distinction, recognizing their continued commitment to serving victims of nursing home abuse, medical negligence,… read more

Can I Sue if I’ve Been Diagnosed with Stomach Cancer Late?

A delayed stomach cancer diagnosis can change your life. Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is often easier to treat when doctors catch it early. When medical providers miss warning signs or delay testing, the cancer may spread before treatment begins. This can lead to more serious health problems, higher medical costs, and a lower… read more

What Are the 4 Ds of Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, causing harm to a patient. In personal injury and medical malpractice cases, attorneys often refer to the “4 Ds of medical negligence” to determine whether a patient has a valid legal claim. These four elements—duty, dereliction, direct causation, and damages—form… read more

5 Risk Factors for Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is a serious problem that affects thousands of older adults every year. Abuse can happen in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, or even in a person’s own home. In many cases, abuse goes unnoticed because older adults may feel afraid, embarrassed, or unable to speak up. Understanding the risk factors for elder… read more

What Is a Perforated Bowel? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

A perforated bowel is a serious medical emergency that can quickly become life-threatening without immediate treatment. A hole or tear in the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine can allow bacteria, digestive fluids, and waste to leak into the abdominal cavity, leading to severe infection and other dangerous complications. Perforated bowels may result from traumatic… read more

Dealing With Grief: A Step-By-Step Guide for Emotional Healing After the Unexpected Death of a Loved One

Losing a loved one is always painful, but when that loss is sudden and unexpected, the emotional impact can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and even traumatic. Without time to prepare, individuals are often left grappling with shock, confusion, and intense emotional distress. Grief is a natural response to loss, but it is also deeply personal. There… read more