Category Archives: Nursing Home Abuse
Elder Abuse
Protecting Our Seniors: Unveiling the Legal Aspects of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes Our elderly loved ones deserve respect, care, and safety as they age, but unfortunately, elder abuse remains a grave concern, particularly within nursing homes and long-term care facilities. It’s essential to understand the legal dimensions of Elder Abuse to protect our… Read More »
How To Report Abuse In A Florida Nursing Home?
Unfortunately, abuse in nursing homes is not an uncommon occurrence in Florida and other states. However, a large percentage of incidents involving abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities are never reported for two primary reasons: Victims of abuse do not have the mental or physical capacity to report the abuse; or Abused residents… Read More »
How Unnecessary Treatments May Constitute Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities billing the government for medically unnecessary services and procedures could not only result in fraud charges but may also constitute nursing home abuse. A facility performing unnecessary treatments or prescribing medications of questionable benefit can harm the unsuspecting and vulnerable nursing home residents. People who live in… Read More »
Skip Pita Selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Skip Pita of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement…. Read More »
Randy Weber selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Randy Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional… Read More »
Who Is Legally Responsible for Nursing Home Abuse?
For some, residing in a nursing home has many advantages. A resident’s health issues are under constant surveillance, making it much easier to ensure the proper treatment and/or medication are taken. Additionally, the resident does not have to concern himself/herself about how to address his/her daily needs. Thus, at least with regard to some… Read More »
Settling a Nursing Home Abuse Claim
Making the decision to transfer a loved one to the care of a nursing home is never easy. Many feel as though they are letting the family member down by turning him/her over to the care of the facility. In some cases, the patient himself/herself can get depressed, as they realize that they are… Read More »
Lack of Oversight in Nursing Home Neglect Cases
Nursing home residents often have to rely on others for basic needs. Fortunately, many nursing homes realize this and do what they can to ensure the emotional and physical well-being of their residents. However, some do not, and, in fact, neglect their residents, allowing them to suffer injury and death. If this occurs, retaining… Read More »
New Nursing Home Generator Rules Take Effect
As Floridians wrap up another hurricane season, it is important to take stock of the changes that occurred after Hurricane Irma last year, especially changes affecting nursing homes. After a horrific situation at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills, in which multiple residents lost their lives as a result of extreme temperatures after the… Read More »
Caring for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
As one enters the twilight of one’s life, tasks which were considered perfunctory start to become difficult. Additionally, mental acuity starts to decrease. Unfortunately, diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) can accelerate this decrease. Further, an elder individual’s family members may not be able to provide the necessary care for this family member, and… Read More »
