Nursing home abuse, at its most severe, can involve physical assault and the beating of a patient. In a tragic Florida case, an elderly man who was a patient at an assisted-living facility was beaten by a security guard and died of his injuries. According to reports, the 83-year-old victim…
Nursing homes must be in compliance with state safety regulations and any violations can result in civil penalties, fines, and even criminal charges. In a recent case, a Florida nursing home was fined $36,000 for numerous clerical and medical errors. According to the Agency for Health Care Administration, the West…
A New York man recently filed a lawsuit against the nursing home where his 85-year-old mother resides, alleging they had forced “huge, muscular strippers” on his mother, whom he says has been a devout Christian her whole life and now suffers from dementia. In the case of Youngblood v. East…
Whether the decision has already been made to place a loved one under nursing home care, or you are still weighing your options, carefully reviewing your options can help ensure a loved one does not fall prey to a poorly run facility. You will likely have a number of questions…
Sexual assault cases in general are one of the most vastly under-reported crimes, despite the immensely traumatic physical and emotional impact. nursing home abuse lawyers in West Palm Beach know that victims in nursing homes are among the most vulnerable, for numerous reasons. They may be in constant fear of…
A troubling case of nursing home abuse and neglect recently surfaced in New York, where authorities say the owners of the for-profit center sapped public funds while significantly reducing services, resulting in neglect, abuse and, in at least one case, the death of a 72-year-old patient. Our nursing home abuse…
Palm Beach County is on the short list of counties that Florida officials are considering for the construction of new nursing homes to meet the needs of the state’s aging veterans. Governor Rick Scott’s 2014 budget proposals include more than $1.5 million toward laying the groundwork for the construction of…
A disturbing trend has taken hold in the elder care industry, with the goal of discouraging or making it nearly impossible for one to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit in Coral Springs. It involves compelling residents and resident caretakers to sign arbitration agreements prior to allowing the patient to…
A nursing home neglect lawsuit will head to circuit court after a state supreme court rejected the defense team’s petition for writ of mandamus to either dismiss the case or disqualify opposing counsel. The judge in the case of Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility, LLC v. Circuit Court found that…
About six months ago, journalism non-profit ProPublica launched an interactive, searchable database for those seeking more information about federal sanctions handed down for nursing home abuse, nursing home neglect and nursing home negligence. Now, the they’ve updated this tool to include a greater amount of information, including fines and payment…