Monthly Archives: February 2020
Do I Have A Legal Case If My Husband Died As A Result Of Pneumonia In A Nursing Home?
Pneumonia in the elderly is a common health concern due to weakened immune systems. Sadly, many elderly individuals die every year as a result of pneumonia. If your husband was not properly cared for and was neglected in a nursing home, you may have a legal case against the negligent nursing home for your… Read More »
What Does It Mean When An Elderly Nursing Home Resident Is A Victim Of Financial Exploitation?
The term exploitation means to take advantage of someone else. In a nursing home setting, exploitation is often defined as using an elderly resident’s finances to someone else’s advantage. This means that someone else who should not be profiting from the older person’s resources is doing so anyways. The wrongdoer who is misusing the… Read More »
I Believe My Mother Is Being Abused At Her Nursing Home, But How Can I Get Her To Tell Me?
It can be very difficult to approach this subject, but it is best to bring it up in case your elderly mother is being abused by someone at the nursing home. Sometimes coming out and asking for this information can be too direct, so in order to determine if she is in an abusive… Read More »
My Relative Told Me That She Is Being Abused In Her Nursing Home. What Should I Do Now?
The most important thing you can do is to believe your relative and to protect her. There are many different types of abuse that she could have endured such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, and mental and emotional abuse. While your head may be spinning and you might not know what to… Read More »
Is The Use Of Restraints On Florida Nursing Home Residents Illegal?
The use of restraints on nursing home patients is illegal, unless there is a direct order from a doctor for the patient’s own safety. This typically involves a doctor prescribing some type of prescription drug that helps subdue a resident due to a medical condition. However, nursing home workers have been known to overuse… Read More »
I Injured My Back Several Years Ago And It Has Gotten Progressively Worse. I Can Barely Function. Am I Eligible For Disability Benefits In Broward County?
A: Qualifying for Social Security disability benefits in Broward County is a lengthy process. The Social Security Administration has several guidelines and steps they must review before giving an approval for disability benefits. The law defines disability as the inability to do any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medical determinable physical or… Read More »
I Live In South Florida And Have Been Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder. Is It True I May Qualify For Social Security Benefits For Bipolar Disorder?
A: If you are feeling depressed and a little moody, it’s going to take more than that to receive income from Social Security. But, there is hope! If your doctor has diagnosed you with bipolar disorder then help could be just around the corner. How to know if YOU QUALIFY for Social Security Benefits… Read More »
Is There Support For Those With Down Syndrome?
Question: My friend’s newborn baby was just diagnosed with Down syndrome. They are also in the midst of a financial crisis because her husband also lost his job in Broward County. As a friend, how can I best support her? Answer: Discovering that a loved one has been diagnosed with Down syndrome brings a… Read More »
I Was In An Accident That Resulted In A Traumatic Brain Injury That Caused Me To Have To Quit My Job. What Should I Do If I Cannot Qualify For Social Security Benefits?
South Floridians who have sustained a traumatic brain injury may be unable to continue working for various reasons, depending on the severity of their symptoms. It is crucial that TBI patients seek experienced legal advice from a Broward County Social Security Disability attorney to help expedite the success of their claim. In order to… Read More »
Many Years Ago I Was Diagnosed With Epilepsy. At That Time, I Was Able To Control My Condition With Medication, And My Broward County Employer Gave Me Permission To Work From Home. Now That I’m Having More Seizures, I Am Concerned That It Is Not Safe For Me To Be Working Anymore. I Heard I May Qualify For Disability Benefits. What Should I Do Now?
Epilepsy is a brain disorder which causes multiple seizures. Abnormal electrical activity in the brain may cause convulsions and unconsciousness for up to twenty minutes. While epilepsy may respond well to medication at first, symptoms tend to increase and develop in severity and consequences. You are wise to consider the safety of your health… Read More »
