Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Are Nursing Homes Required To Have Abuse And Neglect Policies?
Every nursing home in the country is required to have abuse and neglect policies in place. These policies are intended to keep residents safe. Unfortunately, these policies are not always enough. Residents are still subject to nursing home abuse when staff members are overworked, or when administrators do not properly train their staff. If… Read More »
Can You File A Claim Against A Nursing Home For Inadequate Security?
It is essential that nursing homes are safe environments. When many people first think of nursing home abuse, they may think of neglect or physical violence. However, there are many different types of nursing home neglect, and inadequate security is one of them. When nursing homes do not ensure that they have proper security… Read More »
Common Nursing Home Abuse Injuries
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it is essential that you know the common signs of nursing home abuse so you can spot it and put an end to it. One of the ways to spot the signs is by knowing the common injuries caused by nursing home abuse so… Read More »
Am I Required To Sign An Arbitration Agreement With A Nursing Home?
When admitting a loved one into a nursing home, the facility will give you a lot of paperwork to sign. Tucked in among these documents is often an arbitration agreement, which outlines the manner in which disputes are to be handled should they arise in the future. An arbitration agreement requires that disputes are… Read More »
How Common Are Medication Errors In Nursing Homes?
Sadly, there are a number of ways elders become injured in nursing homes. Of all of these, medication errors are some of the most common. In fact, 92 percent of nursing homes have reported medication errors, according to the National Institute of Health. Clearly, medication errors are rampant in nursing home facilities and they… Read More »
Is Nursing Home Abuse A Crime In Florida?
Nursing home abuse is an unforgivable act that targets one of the most vulnerable sectors of our society. This type of abuse falls under the definition of elder abuse, which is found in the Florida Statutes. Under this section of law, elder abuse is defined as neglect, intentional abuse, aggravated abuse, or exploitation of… Read More »
Who Can File A Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit In Florida?
Nursing home abuse is far more common than many people would like to believe. Approximately ten percent of seniors will experience some type of abuse in their lifetime, according to the Department of Justice. The main types of nursing home abuse are physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Any… Read More »
Top Three Financial Scams On Seniors You Should Know
It is natural to think of physical abuse when thinking about nursing home abuse, but there are sadly, other types as well. One of the most prominent to happen in nursing homes is financial abuse. Although this type of abuse may not hurt an elder physically, it can devastate them financially. Some types of… Read More »
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 »
