When a vulnerable elder is over medicated by a caregiver, would this be considered assault?

This may be elder abuse. You should speak with your local elder abuse state agency and contact a local attorney

What happens if you get a bedsores in the nursing home?

Almost all bed sores are preventable if the nursing home provides good care. This includes turning and repositioning the patient every 2 hours,...

How and why did this happen? Should this be something I should pursue?

Sorry to hear about your father. Our firm handles a lot of hospital fall cases involving hip fractures. It really boils down to his fall risk and...

A nursing home or assisted living facility is within its legal rights to decline to accept a resident back if their acuity level has gone up. As...

Seeking advice in what do concerning nursing home abuse and neglect of my Mother

I am sorry for your loss. UTI’s are sometimes unavoidable, but it is the legal duty of the nursing home to timely react to signs and symptoms of...

A nursing home must provide appropriate nutrition for its individual residents. This includes pureed and soft mechanical diets.

It is unclear what the allegations are against your son. Although his intentions may be good, if you are a high fall risk, you are likely safer...

Will each firm take 40 % fee, or will the fee be split among both. I'm not holding my breath for a huge settlement.

Co-counsel law firms split the 40% fee, usually 75%/25%. However, you do not pay any additional attorneys fees for having two law firms on your case.

My mother fell 2 times during a stay in a senior care part of the hospital resulting in a broke shoulder and discharged

Sorry to hear about Mom’s shoulder. Many falls with elderly patients in hospital settings are preventable. Our attorneys regularly employ expert...

Florida nursing home negligence cases can take years. Be patient. If you have specific questions, why not schedule an in-office appointment with...