Allegations of rampant abuse and neglect at a large and renowned Florida brain rehabilitation center have sparked outcry, leading to a range of criminal charges, civil actions and state and federal probes. West Palm Beach nursing home neglect lawyers know that the facility doesn’t cater specifically to the elderly, they…
Back in 2010, Florida’s then-Gov. Charlie Crist signed a law that required background checks for seniors, the disabled and children. Parkland nursing home abuse lawyers know that it passed unanimously by the Legislature, and employees in Florida nursing home facilities have to pass a nationwide background check before they can…
New research shows that elder abuse in West Palm Beach and across the country may be perpetuated by the fact that very few home health aides are properly vetted before they’re hired – or trained. It’s a fact that comes at no surprise to us, but it’s important for those…
An analysis of 15,000 nursing home ratings over the last three years show that more facilities are earning higher ratings, but those that performed poorly have made little to no improvements. Our Oakland Park nursing home abuse attorneys read with interest USA Today’s recent report, which looked at the ratings…
Nursing home abuse lawyers in Palm City know that there are many staffers at these facilities who genuinely want to do the right thing. However, sometimes nursing home abuse and neglect in Palm City comes down to a lack of training or not having enough staff to cover all that…
Parkland nursing home abuse lawyers were appalled to hear of a case of abuse out of North Carolina in which a nurse reportedly drugged nursing home patients so she “wouldn’t have to deal with them.” As a result of this nursing home abuse, one of those patients died and more…
If nursing home workers knew someone could tune in to watch them at any moment, would we have anywhere near the levels of nursing home abuse in Florida that we do? Our Belle Glade nursing home abuse lawyers have been watching closely the push for such a move in Australia,…
Nursing home abuse is one of those crimes made all the more egregious because it involves preying upon someone who is unable or afraid to speak for themselves. That’s why our Lauderhill nursing home abuse lawyers want to underscore the importance of family members becoming educated about what nursing home…
If you have a loved one in a nursing home facility, you’re likely aware of the guardianship program. What you may not be aware of is a form of Broward nursing home abuse that involves financial exploitation by those designated to look after your elderly relative. Our Broward nursing home…
A long-term care corporation in Kentucky is pulling its chain from that state – but still has facilities in Florida – following the conviction of three staffers on charges of nursing home abuse. As our Plantation nursing home abuse lawyers understand it, the decision has as much to do with…