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Category: Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse
Protecting the Rights of Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence Victims
October 28, 2024 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseNursing homes are meant to provide a safe environment and essential care for our elderly loved ones. However, not all facilities fulfill their duty, resulting in neglect and even physical abuse that can harm vulnerable residents. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Florida is the 9th worst state in the country for the quality of long-term services.
Nursing Home Safety - Florida Suspends the License of a Cape Coral Nursing Home
December 21, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseProtecting and caring for senior loved ones is the primary responsibility of nursing homes. When they fail in this obligation, the State of Florida can take action. So can you.
Who Is at a Higher Risk of Elder Abuse?
December 5, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseKnowing the risks seniors have of being abused in Florida nursing homes or long-term care facilities is the first step in protecting them. Here is what everyone with senior family members should know.
2023 Florida Legislature Amends Nursing Home Residents’ Bill of Rights
October 24, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseFamilies expect that their loved ones will be protected and cared for in nursing homes. The Florida legislature has just enacted some legislation that affects senior nursing home residents.
When Nursing Homes Fail to Meet Florida & Federal Standards
October 10, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseNursing home residents may be injured should their nursing home not follow Florida and/or federal standards. These regulations are in place to protect vulnerable seniors.
How Florida Laws Protect Nursing Home Residents
August 10, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseNursing homes and long-term care facilities are required to protect their residents. If they do not, it is important to know what Florida laws protect them.
How Prescription Errors in Florida Nursing Homes Lead to Personal Injury Lawsuits
June 6, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseMedication errors in Florida nursing homes and assisted living facilities happen frequently. Residents may incur serious injuries and/or tragically die from these medication errors. When they do, a personal injury lawsuit may be filed by Florida nursing home abuse attorneys.
Florida Nursing Homes Had a Spike in Serious Violations in 2022
April 4, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse, Personal Injury2022 was a serious year for Florida nursing home violations. Randall Spivey, Fort Myers nursing home abuse attorney, assists nursing home abuse victims and their families to receive the compensation to which they are entitled when nursing homes violate their rights.
Are Florida’s Nursing Homes Understaffed and What Are the Consequences?
February 21, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseNursing homes have legal liability for nursing home accidents caused by understaffing.
Dealing with Nursing Home Abuse: Highly-Rated Florida Nursing Homes Can Still Have Neglect and Abuse Issues
December 7, 2022 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseThe rates of nursing home neglect and abuse are alarming. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in six individuals age 60 or older has experienced abuse in community settings over the past year, and two-thirds of nursing home staff members admit to committing acts of abuse over this same time period.