Justice Eileen Gillese released an eye-opening report this week, the culmination of a public inquiry into Ontario’s long-term care system. The over 1400-page report was prompted by the criminal actions of nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer, deemed the worst healthcare killer in Canadian history.
Nursing Home Negligence
Power in Numbers for Nursing Home Cases
In this article, Melissa Miller highlights three class actions commenced against three separate nursing homes.
Top 5 Things to Know When a Loved One is in a Nursing Home in Ontario
In this article, Melissa Miller outlines five things you should know once your loved one is in a nursing home in Ontario.
Top 5 Things to Consider When Looking for a Nursing Home in Ontario
In this article, Melissa Miller highlights the top five things to consider when choosing a nursing home in Ontario for an elderly loved one.
Melissa Miller Speaks Out for Disabled Client Evicted from Nursing Home
Our client, Rohan Salmon, has been living at a Sunrise Senior Living facility for the past 16 years since a car accident left him a quadriplegic. He has now received a notice from the Sheriff and Sunrise Senior Living that he is being evicted. Melissa Miller explains in this CTV interview that he was unaware … Read More
HSH Acting as Lead Counsel in Nursing Home Negligence Lawsuits
HSH is lead counsel for landmark lawsuits against Nursing Homes, believed to be the first of their kind in Canada.
January 26, 2018 – Meghan Hull Jacquin discusses Nursing Home Abuse with CBC Toronto
Personal injury lawyer Meghan Hull Jacquin discusses rising cases of nursing home negligence in Ontario on CBC Toronto News.
Serious Slip And Fall Accidents at Nursing Homes
In this article, David Levy outlines the severity of slip and fall injuries in Canada, explains why nursing homes can be a particular site of concern, and offers some tips to reduce the risk of falls.
Nursing Home Negligence and Elder Abuse: The Often Hidden Crime
In this article, Melissa Miller outlines the major types of elder abuse, highlights symptoms that may indicate abuse, and explains legal options to deal with abuse at nursing homes.