Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Need a Tampa Nursing Home Abuse Attorney? Here are Four Signs
Nursing home abuse is often unreported. Residents in long-term care facilities do not always want to come forward due to shame or embarrassment, or they may not understand the abuse is happening due to conditions such as dementia. This can make it difficult for loved ones to speak to a resident about suspected abuse… Read More »
Factors that Impact Nursing Home Abuse Damages
You never expect that after making the hard decision to admit your loved one to a nursing home that they would suffer abuse or neglect while there. Tragically, it happens more often than many people think. If your loved one has suffered harm while in a long-term care facility, you can file a legal… Read More »
Can a Nursing Home Resident Recover from a Stage 4 Bed Sore?
Bed sores are serious, life-threatening injuries. It is unimaginable that when your loved one is in a nursing home, they could suffer this type of injury due to negligent care. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect is not uncommon. Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers, most often occur when residents have limited mobility and are… Read More »
Why are Dementia Nursing Home Patients More Vulnerable to Abuse?
Nursing home neglect and abuse is especially disturbing because it affects one of the most vulnerable populations in society. Likewise, abuse and neglect of nursing home patients suffering from dementia is also particularly disturbing. Still, it happens much more often than people think. Nursing homes, and the staff members who work within them, have… Read More »
How to Tell if a Loved One is Overmedicated
Admitting a loved one into a nursing home is never easy. When it becomes inevitable, though, you should not have to worry about them being neglected or abused. The majority of nursing home residents require medications of some sort and it is critical that nursing home staff members know how to dispense and administer… Read More »
Understanding Nursing Home-Acquired Pneumonia
Nursing-home acquired pneumonia (NHAP) is a leading cause of death in nursing homes in Tampa, and throughout the entire country. Due to the fact that people aged 65 years and older have a weakened immune system, the disease is very serious for those in this age group who contract it. Primarily, pneumonia impacts the… Read More »
Choosing the Best Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers for Your Case
Suspecting that your loved one is being abused is stressful, overwhelming, and may leave you feeling angry and frustrated. You may be able to file a claim against the nursing home to recover compensation for your loved one’s medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses. While you can file a claim on your… Read More »
Common Bed Rail Injuries in Nursing Homes
Bed rails in nursing homes are an important safety feature. They help restrain residents so they do not fall out of bed, thereby preventing serious injuries. Unfortunately, bed rails can also cause serious injuries. Most families are not aware of the dangers they can pose. Nursing homes are expected to take certain measures to… Read More »
Can Stage 4 Bed Sores Heal?
When you admit your loved one into a nursing home, it seems unimaginable that they could develop a serious and life-threatening injury such as a bed sore due to neglect by nursing home staff members. Sadly, nursing home neglect happens more often than many people realize. Sometimes, neglect is overlooked until the resident becomes… Read More »
What to Do if Your Loved One Suffers an Allergic Reaction in a Nursing Home
Making the decision to admit someone you love into a nursing home is extremely difficult. The only small reassurance you may have is that they will receive the round-the-clock care they need. Sadly, there are a number of ways residents suffer harm in nursing homes. One of these is if staff members give them… Read More »
