1.3 million Americans currently live in nursing home facilities. Many of these elderly residents are unable to communicate ongoing health issues, due to their underlying comorbidities. Families of the resident should be vigilant in examining their loved ones for signs of nursing home abuse and neglect. But what to look
If you are hurt while living in a Nursing home you have rights. The Florida legislature, in their fight against elder abuse, and especially against nursing home abuse, created a Nursing Home Residents’ Bill of Rights. The law forces Nursing Homes to provide quality care. The primary goal is to
If you suspect your loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, you should take action immediately. First, get your family member to an outside physician or hospital to make sure they are medically stable. Once you’ve ensured your family member’s safety, report the incident to
Introduction The legal landscape in Florida has been dynamically evolving, with punitive damages in Florida becoming a critical aspect, especially in personal injury cases. This shift in focus towards punitive damages in Florida is not a matter of chance but a result of significant legal developments and societal changes. These
Yesterday I was talking on the phone with my daughter who was in New York City for the weekend visiting a friend. She called because she had a few hours of alone time and decided to walk around Central Park because it was a beautiful day. While we were talking,
There are only 5 things a personal injury lawyer wants to know before taking on your automobile accident case. Yes, there are a lot of specific facts that they will need to delve into. No personal injury case is exactly the same, thus the use of the term “personal.” However,
Auto Accident Case In Greenacres, Florida Sheds Light On Implications Of A Hit-And-Run Accident On March 23rd, 18-year-old Marielena Plaza was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver who ran a stop sign. Marielena was a backseat passenger at the time of the incident and was ejected after the crash. Marielena’s mother, Carmen
Back in February of this year, a self-driving Lexus SUV operated by Google collided with a public bus in Mountain View, CA. Apparently, cameras aboard the bus recorded the Lexus edging into the path of the bus and hitting its right side. Google said the car was responsible for the
