Recently, U.S. prosecutors filed charges against more than 400 people around the world accused of defrauding older Americans of more than $1 billion in total. It was the largest crackdown on elder financial abuse in history, aimed at curbing a problem that quadrupled in costs to consumers in a span of four years. Elder financial …
Elderly Abuse A Florida woman was recently arrested on charges of aggravated abuse of an elderly person and neglect of an elderly person following the death of a 74-year-old man under her guardianship. Investigators with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement stated that the woman overrode the man’s wishes for life-sustaining care, including resuscitation and …
Fort Myers Scooter Accident FAQ A 21-year-old man died recently on the Cape Coral Bridge when a vehicle struck him while he was riding a motor scooter. The vehicle was following closely behind the scooter as it traveled westbound in the inside lane across the bridge. The left front of the vehicle hit the back …
You likely put a lot of thought into the decision of where to trust your elderly loved one’s care. Perhaps you chose a trusted family member to provide care, or maybe you turned to a sitter, nursing home, or assisted living facility. Regardless of your decision, you probably never expected abuse to occur. But what …
What help is available if someone else’s actions injure or harm you? In such circumstances, it’s prudent to talk to a personal injury lawyer to find out. Looking for a lawyer may seem daunting to many people. How do you even find one? How and when can you ask questions about your case? How much …
Choosing to move a loved one into a long-term nursing care facility is never an easy decision for families. However, in some cases, it’s the only option. Fortunately, many quality facilities exist with wonderful nurses and nursing assistants who do their jobs well and treat residents with respect and dignity, while providing the care that …
Have you ever wondered what a personal injury lawyer does? Most people assume that all lawyers litigate cases, as they do on television crime shows, like Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. While personal injury lawyers do sometimes argue cases in court, they also do a great deal more. Read on for more information. Obtain …
Florida has long been one of the first choices for states where elder adults choose to retire. The state’s Department of Elder Affairs estimates that more than 25 percent of Florida’s population is elderly, defined as over age 60. Some elders live independently, but others rely upon friends, family, or in-home caregivers to help them …
All parents know that it only takes a few unsupervised moments for children to wander toward danger. Out of curiosity or boredom, kids of varying ages often lodge inedible items into their mouths and even end up swallowing them. Luckily, most of these foreign objects pass through the digestive system within 24 to 48 hours, …
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