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Thomas Pleasant

Thomas Pleasant is a Member of Pleasant Law, PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina. With more than 25 years of legal experience, he has spent over 15 years concentrating on nursing home neglect, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases. Licensed in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky, he also practices before multiple federal courts. A graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, Mr. Pleasant has been recognized by Super Lawyers for his work in personal injury and medical malpractice, listed in Best Lawyers in America, and holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating for legal ability and professional ethics.

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What Is the Average Nursing Home Abuse Settlement Amount in North Carolina?

Families often ask, “What is the average nursing home abuse settlement amount in North Carolina?” The reality is that there is no single average, as each case differs depending on…

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Nursing Home Staffing Safety Requirements and Federal Survey Violations in North Carolina

Understanding nursing home staffing safety requirements in North Carolina allows families to recognize warning signs and to evaluate whether a facility is actually meeting its requirements. Safe staffing is one…

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Common Nursing Home Infection Signs in North Carolina

Infections can develop in nursing home patients for a number of reasons, and family members must be able to recognize these warning signs early. Common nursing home infection signs in…

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Can You Sue for Nursing Home Bedsores in North Carolina?

Families often wonder, “Can you sue for nursing home bedsores in North Carolina?” Simply put, yes, you can. In most cases, when a preventable bedsore results from facility negligence, the…

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