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Steps To Take When Nursing Home Abuse Occurs

By Kohn Law |

As people age, they sometimes need long-term and round-the-clock care that their families cannot provide. Nursing home administrators, and the staff members they employ, are entrusted with the health of seniors. They are expected to provide competent care and treat elders with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect happen all too… Read More »

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Nursing Home Abuse Happens Online, Too

By Kohn Law |

Nursing home abuse takes on many forms. Many people first think of physical abuse, but emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse also occur. This type of abuse does not always remain within a nursing home, either. Sadly, too many nursing home staff members take advantage of the people in their care and sometimes, the abuse… Read More »

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What Stops The Elderly From Reporting Abuse?

By Kohn Law |

If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you may be concerned that they will become a victim of abuse or neglect. The concern is understanding, as nursing home abuse and neglect is often in the news. The only reassurance you may have is that you expect your family member to inform… Read More »

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Why Take Legal Action After Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse?

By Kohn Law |

If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you trust that the people expected to care for them will do so with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Nursing homes are notoriously understaffed, which results in residents being neglected and abused. If you suspect this has been happening to… Read More »

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Three Things To Know About Nursing Home Abuse In Florida

By Kohn Law |

No one in a nursing home or long-term care facility in Florida should have to worry about becoming the victim of abuse or neglect. Tragically, this misconduct happens all too often throughout the Sunshine State. The injuries that result from nursing home abuse and neglect can result in serious physical and psychological harm. Learning… Read More »

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How Do Restraints Result In Damage To Nursing Home Residents?

By Kohn Law |

Many people have heard about the number of nursing home abuse incidents that have occurred throughout Tampa, and the rest of the state. Much of the time, people become focused on the understaffing problems in nursing homes, and how overworked employees lead to unintentional neglect. Hearing about the power nursing home staff members have… Read More »

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Three Main Causes Of Nursing Home Abuse

By Kohn Law |

No one wants to think that their loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse at the hands of the very people meant to protect them. Sadly, it is something that occurs far too often. After learning that a loved one has become a victim, family members are typically left wondering how such a… Read More »

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Common Places Elder Abuse Occurs

By Kohn Law |

If you have an older loved one, you know that they require some extra attention and care. Unfortunately, family members cannot always provide this for them and so, they need to reach out to other services or facilities for help. Sadly, these facilities do not always provide the proper care and support elders need… Read More »

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Can Bedsores Be Fatal?

By Kohn Law |

Of all the injuries nursing home residents may suffer when they are a victim of nursing home abuse and neglect, bed sores are some of the most common. Due to the fact that people frequently suffer from these injuries, loved ones often think that they are minor, or even normal. They are not. Bed… Read More »

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Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse Are Not Always Physical

By Kohn Law |

When many people think of nursing home abuse, they often first think of physical signs. Broken bones, bruises, and sudden or unexplained weight loss are just some of the most common signs of physical abuse. Unfortunately, they are not the only ones. The signs of nursing home abuse are also not always physical. Emotional… Read More »

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