Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Evidence that Can Prove Nursing Home Abuse
Learning that your loved one has suffered from abuse or neglect in a long-term care facility is devastating. Your first priority, of course, is to make sure your loved one is safe and receives the medical attention they need. The last thing you may be thinking about is filing a lawsuit to claim the… Read More »
What Causes Bed Sores in Nursing Homes?
Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers, are injuries to the skin, as well as the underlying tissue in some instances, that typically appear on a bony part of the body. Sadly, bed sores are very common injuries in nursing homes and they can result in serious infections and even death. Below, our Tampa… Read More »
Can You Sue a Florida Nursing Home for Bed Sores?
Pressure ulcers, more commonly referred to as bed sores, are a serious and painful condition that impact individuals in long-term care settings such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Nursing home residents are at particular risk of developing bed sores if they have limited mobility. Bed sores are one of the most common… Read More »
FAQs About Nursing Home Bed Sores Lawsuits
Bed sores are very painful injuries and they can result in serious complications such as infections. They are also a sign that nursing home staff members have been neglectful and failed to properly take care of their residents. Nursing home residents, or their family on their behalf, can file a claim against negligent long-term… Read More »
What to Do if Your Parent Suffers Bed Sores in a Long-Term Care Facility
Bed sores are areas of damaged skin and underlying tissue that is usually a result of the skin being under pressure for an extended period of time. Bed sores most commonly develop in areas where bones are close to the surface of the skin, such as in the back, heels, and hips. Residents in… Read More »
How Does Nursing Home Negligence Cause Choking in Tampa?
There are many different types of negligence that can put nursing home residents at risk of choking hazards. Cognitive impairments, medical issues such as dysphagia, and reduced saliva production are just some of these. Muscle disorders, issues with dentures, and improper supervision also pose serious choking risks. Nursing home administrators have a duty to… Read More »
Recognizing Nursing Home Abuse in Nonverbal Residents
Nursing home neglect and abuse are very serious issues that greatly affect the safety and well-being of elderly individuals. Sadly, nonverbal residents in long-term care facilities are at much greater risk of being neglected or abused. Many people think there is no way to determine if their nonverbal loved one is being abused because… Read More »
What are the Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Nursing Homes?
It is not surprising that death is not uncommon in nursing homes. These facilities care for elderly individuals who are of an advanced age, frail, and possibly even at the end of their life. Due to these factors, natural deaths can occur in a nursing home and they are not related to any wrongdoing…. Read More »
Three Types of Financial Abuse in Nursing Homes
When you admit your loved one to a nursing home, you cannot imagine that someone would take advantage of their financial situation. Sadly, it is a reality that happens all too often. Financial abuse in nursing homes can also take many forms and while they differ slightly from each other, they all have the… Read More »
What to Do if You Cannot Visit a Loved One in a Nursing Home
If your loved one is in a nursing home, visiting them regularly is one of the best ways to prevent neglect and abuse. Unfortunately, as the COVID-19 pandemic taught us years ago, there may be times when you cannot visit your loved one. Perhaps the facility is experiencing an infectious outbreak, or maybe you… Read More »
