Nursing home abuse is a common problem that often goes unnoticed and unreported. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 500,000 elder adults are abused or neglected each year. That figure is presumed low due to the fact that victims are too scared to do anything about it, including telling...Read More

Terrible nursing home news from Jacksonville, Florida – Local news reports say 2 nursing home workers were arrested after they were accused of abusing an 85 year old patient at the Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center. From News4Jax.com: “The surveillance video shows Rikki Davis, 21, and Trestany Wilkerson, 20, forcefully push the woman onto a...Read More

“Do I need to talk to a lawyer about a possible nursing home incident?” It’ a common question that’s asked when someone suspects something is wrong at the Miami area nursing home or assisted living facility where a family member lives. And, quite honestly, if you’ve landed on this website page, it may mean something...Read More

Learning that your loved one may be suffering from abuse or neglect in a nursing home is a devastating experience. If this happens to you, then you may have the option of filing a civil lawsuit against the nursing home that will let you recover damages for continuing care of your loved one (most likely...Read More

The decision to place your loved ones in a nursing home is often a difficult one. Of course, you’ve done everything possible to ensure that they’ll receive the care and attention they need to thrive in their new setting—but unfortunately, not all nursing homes provide the standard of care that you’d expect. When you’re not...Read More

When we place an elderly loved one into a nursing home, we are putting our trust in the staff to provide him or her with the best care possible. Unfortunately, negligence and abuse among the elderly can happen, and it is up to us to watch out for the signs and to protect our vulnerable...Read More