What Is The Difference Between A Nursing Home And Assisted Living?
Outside of a hospital, a skilled nursing home is intended to offer the highest level of care. Skilled nursing homes provide 24-hour supervision that also provides meals, activities, and special assistance for conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. An assisted living facility is for seniors who are able to manage taking care of themselves… Read More »
Who can I obtain damages from after a bicycle accident?
The negligent driver of the car, truck or bus that injured you, their insurance companies, and third parties who may have been at fault in causing your bike accident. These may include the manufacturer and retailer of your bike, the city, county or state responsible for maintaining roads and other public property, and owners… Read More »
Do I need an attorney to represent me?
It is a good idea to hire an attorney for all of the following reasons: Obtaining damages for personal injuries involving bicycles is extremely complicated You improve your chances for receiving proper medical treatment by hiring an attorney The advice of an experienced attorney can help protect you against receiving an unfair or inadequate… Read More »
If a loved one has been killed in a motorcycle accident, can I sue on their behalf?
A family member may be entitled to compensation for wrongful death. If someone in your family was killed in a motorcycle accident, you should contact an experienced Florida motorcycle injury lawyer as soon as possible for assistance in making a claim.
When A Resident Of A Nursing Home Dies, What Benefits Is The Family Entitled To?
A: Many families think that because their loved one was sick and elderly, that there is no recourse for death at a nursing home. When a person dies at a Florida nursing home due to abuse, neglect, medication errors, poor care, or an infection that wasn’t treated properly, the victim’s family may be entitled… Read More »
Why Do Fatal Medication Errors In Nursing Homes Happen?
A: Sadly, there are many medication mistakes that cause injuries and even death to residents in nursing homes. Because elderly patients often do not keep track of their own medication, they rely on the nurses to do this for them. Nurses have many things on their plate and many patients to care for. This… Read More »
Why Do People Put Their Loved Ones In A Nursing Home Anyhow?
Question: Years ago, my parents decided to put my grandma in a Broward County nursing home. Since then, I keep hearing about all of these problems she’s having from the facility giving her the wrong medications. Why do people put their loved ones in nursing homes anyhow? Answer: Most families are not qualified to… Read More »
A Couple Of Years Ago I Was Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia. It Seems To Be Getting Worse. Some Days The Pain Is So Excruciating That I Can Hardly Get Out Of Bed. I Am Missing More And More Work Because Of The Pain And Fatigue. Am I Eligible For Disability Benefits?
Yes, you may be eligible to receive disability benefits for fibromyalgia in Florida provided you have the proper documentation to submit to the Social Security Administration regarding your condition. One of the requirements is that you have had fibromyalgia for at least three months. When your application for disability benefits is submitted, you will… Read More »
I Have Taken Over The Counter Pain Relievers For Years. My Broward County M.D. Just Told Me I May Be At Risk For Liver Disease, Or Cirrhosis. I’m Not Even A Drinker, Is That Possible?
True, most of us associate Cirrhosis with heavy drinkers, but that’s not always the case. In fact, research has proven that overuse of acetaminophen is a major contributor of Cirrhosis, a type of chronic liver disease. Since these ingredients are common to many over the counter meds, people may be unaware of the amount… Read More »
My Elderly Mother Falls A Lot At Her Florida Nursing Home. What Can I Do To Help Her?
A: Unfortunately, elderly people are more prone to fall and get injured. According to the National Safety Council, the number of deaths caused by falls among those 65 and older are four times the number of fall deaths in other age groups. With this being said, it is extremely important that the facility she… Read More »
