Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Study Finds Fear of Retaliation Reason Nursing Home Residents Do Not Report Abuse
It is no secret that nursing home abuse goes largely unreported. Some reasons for this are that nursing home residents feel ashamed or embarrassed, or that they do not have the capacity to understand that abuse is even happening. According to a new study, the fear of retaliation is one of the main reasons… Read More »
Why Hire a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer?
It is devastating to learn, or even just suspect, that your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home. If you discover that abuse is occurring, you can take legal action to recover compensation for your loved one. You are not required to work with a Tampa nursing home abuse lawyer… Read More »
Why is Nursing Home Abuse So Unreported?
Despite growing awareness in society, and the many state and federal laws that have been enacted, nursing home abuse is still a huge problem in the United States. Unfortunately, it is also largely unreported. As many as five million elders are abused every year but only one in every 14 cases is properly reported… Read More »
Financial Fraud is the Fastest-Growing Form of Nursing Home Abuse
Among all the different types of nursing home abuse, financial abuse is the fastest-growing type. A broad definition of financial abuse is when someone improperly or illegally uses the money or property of a vulnerable senior. Elder abuse is a criminal offense in Florida, but that does not mean it does not happen. If… Read More »
Would Your Nursing Home Meet Biden’s Proposed Staffing Levels?
USA TODAY compared staffing levels at nearly 15,000 nursing homes to proposed federal standards. Find out whether your nursing home stacked up Read in USA TODAY: https://apple.news/AD0PUkMX5S4-H5F4WvUR60A
The Law on Nursing Home Abuse is Ever-Changing
Attorneys know that state laws are always changing and it is important to remain up to date with them. Recently, House Bill 1029 almost passed through the legislature and became law. If it had passed, it would have provided great immunity to nursing homes when residents passed away, even if the death was caused… Read More »
Five Nursing Home Stats Your Family Should Know
Making the decision to place your loved one into a long-term care facility is very difficult. Still, sometimes elders need round-the-clock care that family members just cannot provide. Before you decide on a facility, it is important to know the concerns surrounding nursing homes and what to look for in one. Below, our Tampa… Read More »
Understanding Emotional Abuse in Nursing Homes
When people think of nursing home abuse, they often think of physical abuse such as hitting or pushing residents. However, emotional abuse is actually one of the most pervasive and common problems in long-term care facilities. Like other types of abuse, emotional abuse is often not reported by residents and it is also the… Read More »
Are Nursing Homes Liable for Resident Suicide?
Nursing homes must take reasonable and appropriate steps to prevent self-harm and suicides among their patients. Tragically, suicide is more common in nursing homes than many people think. If a resident of a nursing home commits suicide while in the nursing home’s care, staff members, administrators, and owners may be held liable in some… Read More »
Four Common Medication Errors in Nursing Homes
Medication errors are a very serious issue in nursing homes. While anyone of any age can suffer great harm due to a medication error, nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable. Due to the age and physical condition of nursing home residents, they will suffer the most serious injuries after a medication error including allergic… Read More »
