Justice for Residents Podcast

How to Establish the Standard of Care in Expert Depositions | Podcast 306

How do you get an expert witness to admit the standard of care? The answer often determines whether a nursing home negligence case succeeds or fails. Asking the right questions can uncover critical opinions and strengthen your case. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Dr. Ken Stein to talk about strategies for establishing the standard of care during expert depositions.

Effective Cross-Examination Strategies for Depositions | Podcast 305

Should you save cross examination for trial, or use it during a deposition? The right questions can expose weaknesses, lock in testimony, and change the course of a case. Knowing when and how to challenge a witness is a valuable skill for any litigator. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Roger Dodd to discuss effective cross-examination techniques during depositions.

Failure to Recognize a Stroke: When Is It Negligence? | Podcast 304

Could a nursing home resident suffer a stroke while staff fail to recognize the warning signs? Delayed recognition and treatment can lead to permanent disability or death. Knowing when a missed stroke crosses the line into negligence is critical. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Caleb McEntire to talk about stroke symptoms, nursing home responsibilities, and when a failure to act may be negligence.

Fall Prevention Care Planning in Assisted Living | Podcast 303

Can structured care management actually reduce falls in assisted living? Prevention programs work, but only when properly designed and followed. Data shows meaningful results when facilities commit to change. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guests Hiroko Kiyoshi-Teo and Claire McKinley Yoder to discuss fall prevention care management and real-world outcomes.

How Polypharmacy Increases Fall Risk in Older Adults | Podcast 302

Could too many medications be causing your loved one to fall? Polypharmacy is a major risk factor in nursing homes and often goes unchecked. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Jay Durek to explain how multiple medications impact fall risk and what caregivers should be doing to prevent it.