The troubling increase of mandatory arbitration agreements thrust before new residents at nursing home facilities across the country is the subject of this two-part blog series by our Vero Beach nursing home abuse attorneys. While many facilities uphold these agreements as “mandatory,” the reality is that many of them are…
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…
The idea of sovereign immunity is one that dates back many centuries to an old English principle that the monarchy is immune from criminal or civil prosecution. In America, government is the “king,” and most government agencies are immune from liability except under certain circumstances. In Florida, in instances where…
Nursing home patients are entitled to a number of considerations ethical, moral and legal considerations with regard to the standards of their care. Our nursing home abuse lawyers know that one of these primary rights is the right to privacy. This includes the right to keep and use personal belongings…
The case of a nursing home resident whose leg had to be amputated as a result of an uncontrolled infection will be allowed to move forward, a state supreme court panel ruled recently. In Boyd v. Nunez, the trial court judge had denied the plaintiff the right to press forward…
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…
Sadly, Florida nursing home abuse and neglect is on the rise. If you suspect that your loved one is being abused in a nursing facility, or if they or another resident complains of mistreatment, do not hesitate to notify the authorities. It is against the law for anyone to abuse…
Any time you have individuals who are dependent on a corporation for their care, there is the potential for negligence. This is true even when there are ample laws and regulations governing how such facilities should operate and what kinds of contingencies should be in place to prevent serious lapses.…
The power to prevent the flu and other dangerous sicknesses is in your hands. Believe it or not, but TB, Pneumoccous, Streptococcus, Coxsackie virus, pneumonia, bronchiolitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, the common cold, the flu and flu-like illnesses can be prevented simply by washing hands. And that’s precisely the message…