There are many personal injuries that can give rise to a legal claim. In an instant, one of these injuries to any part of the body can leave unsuspecting people with life-long struggles and health conditions. An accident victim’s ability to generate income and ability to enjoy life can diminish in both small and large …
Timeline of a Personal Injury Case
Almost 40 million unintended injuries require a doctor’s visit every year. When an accident strikes, managing anything other than the immediate medical issues at hand can seem impossible. Reading about the legal process well ahead of time can help to keep you in the right frame of mind when a misfortunate event happens. Accident or …
What Constitutes Elder Abuse?
Placing elders we love in a nursing care facility is a necessary reality for most families. Making the decision can be difficult and choosing the right facility can be anxiety-inducing. We trust those responsible for the care of our elders will treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve, and provide exceptional care, so …
Conditions That Increase the Likelihood of Elder Abuse
Florida has more senior citizens than any other state. It is vitally important for official programs and laws to aim to protect elders who reside at home, in assisted living facilities, or in nursing homes. Florida has more than 690 licensed nursing care facilities, which house approximately 85,000 beds. At any given time, these beds …
Accidents that Lead to Permanent Disability
Recovery from an accident of any kind is emotionally draining and physically painful. Often the only motivation accident victims have is the prospect of returning to their normal routines. Unfortunately, full recovery is out-of-reach for some accident victims. A permanent disability will change their lives forever. Types of Crippling Injuries From the head down to …
Why Is Elder Abuse Likely to Go Unreported?
When 78-year-old Marilyn entered a nursing facility with a diagnosis of dementia, she was still full of fire and she could still cast a fishing rod. But within a short time of entering the facility, her family members noticed that she began taking a lot of falls. When they would visit, they’d often discover her …
What Is Elder Abuse?
Five Types of Elder Abuse to Look For The elderly members of society deserve care and respect. Unfortunately, not everyone offers elderly individuals the care they deserve. Whether an elderly loved one lives in a nursing home or assisted living facility or receives care at home, learning that someone has taken advantage of an elderly …
How to Prevent Elder Abuse
After her husband suffered a fall within his first week at a nursing home, a Sarasota resident took to the internet to find a new place that could keep him safe. Her search led her to the Medicare website, which provides information on 16,000 nursing homes across the nation, including a star-rating system in which …
How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you were harmed or injured because of another party’s intentional or negligent actions, you face many decisions in the wake of your injury. Hiring a personal injury lawyer to represent you is one of the most critical decisions you need to make if you choose to file a personal injury claim. A competent and …