Monthly Archives: August 2021
Why Are So Many Nursing Homes In Florida Understaffed?
Nursing home abuse and neglect occurs for many different reasons, but the main reason is that nursing home facilities are notoriously understaffed. When nursing homes do not hire enough staff members to provide the highest quality of care to their residents, it is those residents that suffer. Nursing home residents often require help with… Read More »
Long-Term-Care Facilities Are Using The Pandemic As A Shield, Even In Lawsuits Unrelated To Covid-19
North Carolina’s broadly worded emergency liability exemptions are being tested in negligence lawsuits By Christopher Rowland August 20, 2021 at 11:12 a.m. EDT Amanda Garrett recalls her first thought upon learning her father-in-law was violently attacked: “That doesn’t make any sense at all.” Garland Garrett Jr., 80, a former North Carolina state transportation secretary… Read More »
Things To Know Before Installing A Granny Cam In A Nursing Home
Hidden camera technology has come a long way in recent years. Today, it is fairly easy to install a hidden camera in a picture frame or even a potted plant. For those with a loved one in a nursing home, hidden cameras may sound like a good way to keep an eye on a… Read More »
Three Ways Your Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect Case May Be Resolved
Under the Florida Statutes, victims of nursing home abuse have the right to file a lawsuit against the facility or its staff members. Nursing home abuse is a violation of residents’ rights and so, individuals can file a lawsuit to recover damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. The law also allows… Read More »
Common Injuries In Nursing Home Abuse Cases
Nursing home abuse is more common than people think and when it happens, elders sustain very serious injuries. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it is important to know what some of the most common injuries are so you can recognize them when they occur. This is the only way… Read More »
