Category Archives: Nursing Home Abuse
How Does Staff Burnout Cause Injuries to Nursing Home Residents?
Staff burnout is not uncommon in Florida’s nursing homes. In many cases, it can result in devastating consequences for the residents in these facilities. Sometimes, staff burnout in long-term care settings can even result in death. Although intentional nursing home abuse can cause both physical and psychological injuries, there are other types of harm… Read More »
Understanding Psychological Abuse in Nursing Homes
When many people think of nursing home abuse, they often first imagine nursing home staff members that push, hit, or handle residents roughly when transferring them to a bed or chair. Unfortunately, physical abuse is not the only type of wrongdoing that occurs in long-term care facilities. In fact, it is not even the… Read More »
A Checklist for Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One
If you have a loved one who needs regular care that you cannot provide, you may have considered admitting them into a nursing home. This decision is never easy. Of course, you want to make sure that they have the proper care and support they need. You also do not expect them to become… Read More »
Should You Contact a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney?
With dozens of nursing homes in Tampa, abuse is sadly more common than many people think. You may notice signs that your loved one is being mistreated while living in one of these facilities, but you may not know if it rises to the level of abuse or if you should take legal action…. Read More »
How Can a Lawyer Help with Your Nursing Home Abuse Case?
It is recommended that you work with an attorney any time you take legal action but when filing a nursing home abuse lawsuit, it is critical. An attorney will conduct an investigation into the abuse allegations, collect important evidence, and go up against the big companies that own and operate these facilities. If you… Read More »
Who is Liable for Resident-on-Resident Abuse in Nursing Homes?
When many people first think of nursing home abuse, their thoughts often first turn towards staff members physically or emotionally harming residents in the facility. However, resident-on-resident abuse is also more common than people think. Residents can become angry or frustrated, or suffer from certain conditions such as dementia, that cause them to lash… Read More »
How Do Staffing Shortages Result in Nursing Home Neglect?
Nursing homes in Florida, and throughout the country, have been battling staffing shortages for decades. The problem became particularly prevalent after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to one study, 94 percent of nursing homes faced staffing shortages in 2021 and the problem continues today. Understaffing is one of the main causes of nursing… Read More »
How to Find Nursing Home Violations
If you are about to admit your loved one into a nursing home, it is essential that you research the facility extensively to determine if it is a suitable place for your loved one to live. Visiting the facility and speaking to current residents and staff members can give you an idea of whether… Read More »
What is the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987?
There are many laws in place intended to protect nursing home residents. Of these, the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 is one of the most important, as this federal law governs nursing home abuse cases throughout the country. As part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, the Nursing Home Reform Act created a… Read More »
How to File a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit
If you believe that your loved one has suffered from abuse or neglect in a nursing home, you may be able to take legal action. If you choose to file a lawsuit against the facility, you can obtain compensation for your loved one’s medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses. Filing a lawsuit… Read More »
