Florida nursing home facilities and medical professionals have a responsibility to provide competent care to all residents in the facility. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. A shocking number of nursing home residents are victims of neglect and abuse. If your loved one has been hurt while in the care…
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Florida Court Does Not Enforce Arbitration Clause in Nursing Home Case
The unfortunate reality is that nursing home negligence injures a number of people in Florida and across the United States each year. If you or someone close to you has been injured due to a nursing home’s negligence, we can help. At the Law Offices, our Miami nursing home negligence…
Fractures in Florida Nursing Homes
Falls are the leading cause of injuries to the elderly. While a fracture or broken bone may seem like a relatively minor injury, the reality is that these injuries can have a significant impact on an elder’s ability to perform basic day-to-day tasks. If you have suffered a broken bone…
Nursing Home Abuse Caught on Snapchat
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you expect them to be treated competently and respectfully. Unfortunately, elder home abuse is prevalent. According to an article by the Washington Post, abusive photos and videos of the elderly are increasingly being posted on Snapchat. This is perhaps the…
Florida Man Alleges Nursing Home Failed to Save his Mother from Choking
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is never easy. No matter how cautious you are in picking the right facility, things can go wrong. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse lead to many deaths each year. If your loved one died in a nursing home, you may be able…
Nursing Home Negligence in Florida
When you make the difficult decision to put your loved one in a nursing home, you want to have the peace of mind in knowing that his or her basic needs will be addressed. Unfortunately, in many cases, not only are elders neglected in nursing homes, they are abused by the…