Month: February 2018

One Tricky Way Insurance Companies Get Out of Paying

Published on February 27, 2018, by Matthew Sharp

Insurance Bad Faith

Insurance companies sometimes use rescission to deny benefits to consumers, especially when a large claim is filed. The canceling of insurance policies at the time of a claim due to innocent omissions or mistakes is a growing problem for consumers who are then left without current coverage and often struggle with the ability to obtain new insurance. Consumers must be extra cautious when filling out insurance forms to help prevent having a health or life insurance claim denied due to rescission. Consumers Bear the Brunt of Misunderstanding Forms [...]
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Are Elders with Dementia More Likely to Be Abused?

Published on February 7, 2018, by Matthew Sharp

Nursing Home Abuse

Due to a decline in cognitive function, elderly people with dementia are at a much greater risk of abuse and neglect by their caregivers. Dementia causes a significant decline in thinking skills and memory, often severe enough to interfere with everyday tasks and activities. These deficits make dementia patients easy targets for various types of verbal, physical and sexual abuse. Elderly Patients With Dementia According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately five million Americans over the age of 65 who have some [...]
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