Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
What To Do If You Witness Nursing Home Abuse
Whether you witnessed nursing home abuse while visiting a loved one, or if you work in a nursing home and witness another staff member abusing a resident, you are likely unsure of what to do. Certain individuals, such as nursing home staff members and physicians that witness abuse, are required to report the abuse… Read More »
How Long Will A Nursing Home Abuse Claim Take?
If you or a loved one has been hurt due to nursing home abuse or neglect, you can file a claim to recover damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. Many people are hesitant to file a nursing home abuse claim because they think it will drag on for several years. While… Read More »
Florida Nursing Homes 2nd-Worst In Nation For Vaccinating Staff, Report Finds
COVID-19 vaccination rates among Florida’s nursing home workers rank among the worst in the nation — above only Louisiana — while infections among residents remain about twice the national average, a report released Monday by the AARP finds. As the state’s overall coronavirus infections have begun rising at an alarming rate, less than 42% of… Read More »
Sepsis and Other Infections Pose a Great Risk to the Elderly
Elderly individuals face many risks, and one of these is the risk of infections such as sepsis. Elders are not only more likely to develop sepsis and other types of infections, but it is also much more difficult for their bodies to fight against them. Infections are not always avoidable in nursing homes, but… Read More »
Kim Kohn was just accepted into the prestigious The National Trial Lawyers: Top 10 Nursing Home Trial Lawyers Association
This association is a vital, growing group of trial lawyers from across the country which shares knowledge, experience and expertise in handling Nursing Home cases. The National Trial Lawyer’s Association is an invitation-only selection of the Top 100 civil or criminal lawyers from each state. Kim’s recent inclusion into this organization which is a… Read More »
How to Prove Damages in a Nursing Home Abuse Claim
After learning that your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, it may be very clear to you about what happened. When filing a claim though, neither the court nor the insurance company will simply take your word for it. You must have evidence that substantiates your claim so you recover… Read More »
Questions to Ask Yourself if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it is important to always watch for signs of abuse or neglect. When you spot the signs of nursing home abuse, you should ask the staff members about it, and even question your loved one to try and get to the bottom of it…. Read More »
Maggots, Rape and Yet Five Stars: How U.S. Ratings of Nursing Homes Mislead the Public
By Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Robert Gebeloff of the New York Times Maggots, Rape and Yet Five Stars: How U.S. Ratings of Nursing Homes Mislead the Public
