Monthly Archives: March 2022
Why Disabled Residents Are At Higher Risk Of Nursing Home Abuse
Sadly, nursing home abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of their physical ability, mental capacity, or age. However, some of the most vulnerable residents of nursing homes, the disabled, are at particular risk of becoming a victim of abuse or neglect. As a disabled nursing home resident ages, they become even more vulnerable to… Read More »
What Is Emotional Abuse In Nursing Homes?
Sadly, nursing home abuse takes many forms. While many people first think of physical abuse, such as hitting, kicking, and pushing, there are other types, as well. One of the most common forms of abuse in Florida nursing homes is emotional abuse. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse will not leave any visible marks or… Read More »
When Are Nursing Homes Liable For Abuse?
Nursing home abuse is not only devastating for the victim, but for their entire family. Making the decision to place your loved one in a facility is heartbreaking already. To learn that your loved one has been abused by a staff member may bring up feelings of anger, frustration, and even guilt. It is… Read More »
How To Value A Nursing Home Abuse Case
Learning that a loved one has suffered abuse inside a nursing home is devastating. Nursing home abuse is inexcusable. The law recognizes this and allows victims and their family to file a legal claim for financial compensation. It is not uncommon for people to wonder how much their claim is worth after discovering the… Read More »
Nursing Home Residents Still Feeling Isolation From COVID-19
At the beginning of the pandemic, the COVID-19 virus spread through Florida nursing homes extremely quickly. The situation was a crisis, and too many people lost their loved ones as a result. Both the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and CDC issued guidelines restricting non-essential healthcare workers and visitors from facilities. Although… Read More »
