When a loved one enters a nursing home or assisted living facility, families expect their safety, dignity, and well-being to be prioritized. But what happens when something feels wrong? For example, when you notice bruises, personality changes, or sudden weight loss? Suspecting elder abuse is deeply emotional, but knowing how to document elder abuse is...
What to Do if You Suspect Abuse in a Nursing Home
Taking action is crucial if you suspect a loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect. What to do if you suspect nursing home abuse? First, report the abuse to the appropriate agencies. Second, consult with an experienced nursing home abuse lawyer. At Senior Justice Law Firm, we recognize what a terrible...
What Are the Signs of Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse is a serious and growing problem across the country. The Department of Justice estimates that up to 10% of older adults experience some form of abuse, often by a family member or other hired caregiver. The signs of elder abuse can be challenging to detect. Recognizing the signs is critical to ensuring the...
Common Reasons that Victims of Elder Abuse Do Not Report It
Concerned About Elder Abuse? If you suspect your loved one has experienced abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted living facility, Senior Justice Law Firm can help you take action and protect their rights. We serve clients in 28 states. Call Us Today: 813‑616‑5999 Elder abuse is a pervasive problem that affects millions...
How to Sue a Hospital for Elder Negligence?
Medical negligence can be a devastating experience for anyone, but it can be especially harmful when it happens to an older person. Medical professionals should always do their best not to cause further harm when someone needs hospitalization. Unfortunately, medical negligence is not uncommon in hospitals in the United States. What happens if an elderly...
What Constitutes a Fall in a Nursing Home?
Falls involving nursing home residents can result in catastrophic injuries. Accidents can happen in nursing homes anywhere, but some falls might be the result of nursing home neglect or abuse. Family members must understand what constitutes a fall in a nursing home and watch for potential red flags. Nursing home staff members are required to...
Lawsuits and Deficiencies Against Brighton Gardens of Tampa
Brighton Gardens of Tampa is a 125-bed assisted living facility located at 16702 N Dale Mabry HWY, Tampa, FL 33618-1055. The facility is managed by Sunrise Senior Living Services, Inc. Within the last three years, Brighton Gardens of Tampa was fined on separate occasions by the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. There...
Nursing Homes Steal Stimulus Checks, Collecting Residents’ Funds
Nursing Homes are Taking Residents’ Stimulus Checks 2020 has been a difficult year for most people. For many, their hopes to stay afloat hinged on Congress’ promised stimulus checks, which were first distributed in the spring. The average person received more than $1,000 in the first stimulus—if they did not reside in a nursing home....
Dementia Patient Alleges $750,000 Stolen by Lincoln Park Nursing Home
Nursing Home Residents Easy Targets for Theft Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert continues to advocate on the behalf of Grace Watanabe, age 99, regarding a lawsuit filed against Symphony Residences of Lincoln Park for their failure to report theft of Watanabe’s money to the proper authorities. The suit alleges that several employees of the...
Increase in Home Health Aide Claims Due to Alarming Rise in Injuries
Malpractice and Home Health Workers & Private Aides Long-term care for elderly folks can be rife with abuse and negligence. Nursing home abuse is generally well known. However, in recent years, the number of cases involving abuse and neglect have shifted; where the majority were primarily centralized around nursing homes, more and more cases are...
