With a growing elderly population, nursing homes are becoming more and more commonplace in any given area. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Lakeland area has 23 nursing homes. Placing an aging loved one… Read more
The nursing home abuse attorneys in our Lexington office have extensive experience helping families stop nursing home abuse and recover damages for any related losses. If you suspect that a nursing home is… Read more
The elderly are a vulnerable group, and people in a position of care and responsibility have, at times, taken advantage of this and mistreated them. Other times, those in nursing homes are simply neglected by the staff. Morgan & Morgan understands the importance of getting justice for your… Read more
Nursing home patients are unique because they need almost constant attention, physically and mentally. Though this is what our loved ones deserve, it is often not the treatment they receive. Studies have shown that between one and two million Americans over the age of 65 have been victims of… Read more
Families want only the best for their aging loved ones. That’s why Naples — known for its low crime rates and warm, pleasant weather — is such a popular retirement and nursing home destination.
Unfortunately, many nursing homes in Florida are owned by large corporations that operate… Read more
If you suspect your loved one is suffering abuse in a nursing home or under the care of an in-home health aide, you may have options. The elderly are a group that can be taken advantage of far too often, and if it happens in a place that is supposed to shelter and care them, it’s important that… Read more
The nursing home abuse attorneys have extensive experience helping families stop nursing home abuse and recover damages for any related losses. If you suspect that a nursing home in the Philadelphia area is mistreating your loved one, one of our… Read more
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you are led to believe they’ll be cared for and treated with dignity. The unfortunate reality is that nursing home abuse is all too common in Florida. At Morgan & Morgan, you can count on our… Read more
If your loved one is being mistreated in a Florida nursing home, our attorneys may be able to help your family take appropriate legal action. In addition to helping you report the abusive behavior to the proper authorities, our … Read more
The attorneys at Morgan & Morgan understand that when a family places an elderly relative in a nursing home, they expect their loved one to be treated with the utmost care. Unfortunately, this is not always the case; nursing homes are capable of inflicting physical, emotional, and… Read more
With the ever growing population of elderly people in the US, nursing homes and senior care programs are increasing as well. Cities like Winter Haven are no exception. When you entrust your loved one to the staff of a nursing home, you expect a certain quality of care. Unfortunately, that is not… Read more
Physical abuse is often the most easy-to-detect form of neglect and abuse in a nursing home. This form of abuse occurs when a nursing home worker inflicts bodily harm, pain, or suffering on a resident. While there can be many different signs of physical abuse to elders, some of the more common… Read more
Sexual abuse is one of the most serious and despicable forms of nursing home abuse, but it is not nearly as rare as most people believe. Sexual abuse takes place when a caretaker performs sexual acts with a patient without his or her consent. Nursing home caretakers, other residents, strangers,… Read more
Emotional abuse is one of the most difficult forms of nursing home abuse to detect and remedy. This kind of abuse is when a worker degrades, threatens, neglects, or causes other psychological suffering to a resident. Emotional abuse often comes in the form of neglect, which is when an employee… Read more
Although it is commonly overlooked as a form of nursing abuse, financial abuse is a common and devastating form of elder abuse, which takes place more frequently than you think. In fact, studies report that 1 in 25… Read more
Morgan & Morgan’s Business Trial Group represents companies and individuals in Fort Lauderdale and throughout South Florida in all types of commercial disputes on a contingency fee basis. Our clients have the… Read more
The 2010 U.S. Census recorded 40.3 million people at age 65 or older, at 13 percent of the U.S. population. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), this represents the greatest number and proportion of older people in the history of the census. The 65 and older age group is the… Read more
Entrusting your parent or loved one to an Orlando nursing home or managed care facility is never easy and requires a great deal of faith.
Unfortunately, the recent explosion in the elder care industry… Read more
Fort Myers’ fast-growing economy, talented workforce, and beautiful weather make it an ideal place to do business. Unfortunately, as businesses grow and become more complex, they are often faced with significant legal challenges. If you are entangled in a business dispute and need legal… Read more
Morgan and Morgan’s Business Trial Group represents clients in all types of commercial disputes in Miami and throughout South Florida… Read more
Morgan & Morgan’s Business Trial Group attorneys are proud to provide contingency fee representation to clients who are involved in business disputes in Jacksonville, Florida, and its surrounding areas. Jacksonville’s thriving local… Read more
Morgan & Morgan’s Business Trial Group has seen great success through all of Florida in all manner of business and commercial disputes. Our Tallahassee office is no different. Our … Read more
For over 35 years, Morgan & Morgan has helped clients recover billions of dollars in damages. The Business Trial Group was created to extend these benefits to individuals dealing with complex, high-stakes business lawsuits. With an office in the heart of … Read more
Entrusting your parent or loved one to a nursing home or managed care facility is never easy, and requires a commitment of faith on your part and theirs.
The explosion of the elder care industry has made sub-standard facilities for the elderly all too common. Ocala is home to a … Read more
It takes an immense amount of trust to place your aging parent or loved one in the care of a nursing home in Kissimmee. This trust is usually well-earned, as most people who work to care for the elderly are compassionate professionals. But unfortunately, some sub-standard nursing home facilities… Read more