Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Understanding Emotional Abuse In Nursing Homes
Nursing home abuse takes many forms, and it is not always physical. Psychological or emotional abuse is just as damaging to nursing home residents, and can cause mental injuries. Residents and their loved ones can file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for these injuries, but these claims are much more complex than… Read More »
Why Are Women At More Risk Of Nursing Home Abuse?
Any resident in a nursing home is at risk of becoming the victim of abuse and neglect. Although these facilities should be safe spaces for residents, they are often just the opposite. Women, in particular, are more at risk of becoming a victim of abuse in nursing homes than their male counterparts. If you… Read More »
Questions To Ask A Tampa Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Nursing home abuse is one of the most devastating forms of negligence. Residents in nursing homes highly depend on their caregivers to tend to their daily needs. When staff members in these facilities breach that trust, it can cause seniors significant harm. If you suspect that your loved one is a victim of abuse,… Read More »
The Impact Of Substance Abuse On Nursing Home Patients
Physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse are just a few types of abuse and neglect that happens in nursing homes. There is another type of abuse that occurs, though, and that is substance abuse. Staff members in nursing homes may abuse alcohol or drugs while they are caring for residents or a resident may… Read More »
Holding Nursing Homes Liable For Negligent Hiring Practices
Nursing homes have the very important task of caring for society’s most vulnerable population, the elderly. Unfortunately, nursing home administrators do not always take this responsibility seriously. Instead, they prioritize the profits of the facility over the safety and well-being of their residents. They try to cut corners in an effort to save money…. Read More »
When Are Nursing Homes Liable For Wheelchair Injuries?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of fatalities and injuries among individuals over the age of 65. To prevent a dangerous fall from occurring, many nursing home residents rely on wheelchairs to get around the facility. Some residents are confined to a wheelchair any time… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse Is Largely Underreported
According to the Health and Human Services Inspector General’s Office, in 2019 alone, there were 6,600 cases of nursing home abuse that went unreported. To put that number in perspective, it represents approximately 18 percent of the 37,600 incidents of Medicare recipients who were taken to the hospital. Under federal law, nursing homes are… Read More »
Tips When Choosing A Nursing Home
It is a difficult decision to place your loved one in a nursing home. Unfortunately, this is not an option for many people. Elders often have to be placed into nursing homes because they require round-the-clock care that their family members cannot provide. When it comes time to make the decision, you know you… Read More »
What Should Happen After A Fall In A Nursing Home?
Of all the accidents that happen in nursing homes, falls are some of the most common. They are also one of the most dangerous. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), falls are the leading cause of nonfatal and fatal injuries among older individuals. Even with the care and staff members nursing homes… Read More »
Are Nursing Homes Allowed To Use Physical Restraints?
Any type of nursing home abuse or neglect is devastating and sadly, it comes in many forms. One of the most devastating types of abuse is the improper use of restraints, such as straps around the ankles or wrists. Under Florida law, nursing homes must adhere to strict requirements when using physical restraints. However,… Read More »
