As unthinkable as it may be, Individuals over the age of 60 can be at risk of suffering from elder abuse. These older adults often suffer from medical conditions that need treatment, either from a visiting caregiver or in a long-term care center. Their… Read more
There are about a dozen nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Gainesville, Florida, area, many of which offer stellar services by caring staff. However, in the past few years, long-term care facilities have been hit particularly hard by Covid and all the residual issues that the… Read more
Your loved one deserves to be treated with utmost respect and dignity at a nursing home. And when that’s not the case, you may be able to bring a civil lawsuit against the nursing home or any other party that violated your loved one’s rights. The biggest… Read more
The pain of finding out that the people you’ve entrusted to take care of your loved one have done the opposite can wreck your heart. Such betrayal can cause you so much pain and suffering, not forgetting what your loved one is already going through. It’s even… Read more
The pain of discovering that your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse is indescribable. While not all nursing homes in this part of South Carolina abuse their residents, the few that do deserve to be held accountable. Depending on the nature of the… Read more
Nursing homes are supposed to provide a safe haven for their residents. But the reality is that some nursing homes could be the reason your loved one has suffered serious injuries or even life-long trauma. In such cases, Florida laws allow victims to seek… Read more
Nursing home businesses are booming in Phoenix, Arizona. Sadly, some care providers are in it for only the money, not the satisfaction of providing quality care to their residents. This explains why unfortunate situations like nursing home abuse are far too… Read more
Nursing homes are legally responsible for ensuring that their residents live in a safe environment free from any form of abuse. If you or a loved one is a victim of abuse in a nursing home, you may be able to bring a lawsuit against the responsible party. But… Read more
We place an immense amount of trust in the care facility we choose for our elderly loved ones, pouring hours of research and careful consideration before deciding on which facility to choose. In most cases, your loved one is provided adequate care that allows them to live comfortably during… Read more
When you take your loved one to a nursing home, you always expect them to receive the highest standards of care. Unfortunately, in some nursing homes, that’s far from the truth. Nursing home abuse incidents are not uncommon in West Palm Beach. And if you or a… Read more
If you could be with your child 24 hours a day, you would. But life frequently forces you to leave your child unattended while you do other things.
When you place your child… 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 in the elder care industry has made substandard facilities for the elderly all too common. You might suspect your family member… Read more
We treat our elders with respect and assume others will do the same, but in some cases, it’s not always like we hoped. Finding yourself in a situation where your loved one experienced abuse from the hand that was supposed to protect them is something that no one should ever have to endure in a… Read more
Alpharetta, Georgia, has been called the Technology City of the South as it is home to more than 700 technology companies. It also remains a leading destination for corporations and retail trade. Alpharetta businesses employ more than 120,000 people, which eclipses the total of the local… Read more
Elders hold a special place in society, beloved as friends, parents, grandparents, and mentors. They can also be highly vulnerable, and sometimes are the victims of abuse and neglect. Complicating matters further is the fact that they can be too embarrassed or… Read more
If your loved one has suffered abuse in a nursing home or by an in-home care provider, legal recourse may be available. At Morgan & Morgan, our Atlanta nursing home abuse attorneys… Read more
All we want for our aging parents and loved ones is for them to be taken care of and treated with dignity in their golden years. Sadly, not all nursing homes and in-home aides entrusted with this responsible take their duty to the elders in their care seriously, resulting in abuse and neglect.… 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
No one wants to entrust their elderly loved one’s care to an unqualified and neglectful nursing home. While most nursing homes have a compassionate and professional staff, not all facilities deserve your trust. We have… Read more
Entrusting your parent or loved one to a nursing home is never easy and requires a great deal of faith. While most people who care for the elderly are compassionate professionals, there are many cases where the elderly are abused physically, mentally, and financially by nursing home staff, even… Read more
As our loved ones get older and reach an age where they can longer take care of themselves, we may choose to put them in a nursing home for their own wellbeing.
We rely on the nursing staff to properly take care of our loved ones, but that is not always the case. There are many instances… Read more
There aren’t many betrayals of trust worse than finding out that someone who is supposed to care for your elderly loved one is actually abusing them. The abuse of a loved one -- be it physical, emotional, sexual, or financial -- is unacceptable and illegal. And you can stop it.
The… Read more
When we entrust our vulnerable loved ones to someone else’s care, we don’t expect them to suffer abuse or neglect. But all too often, senior citizens are harmed or exploited by unscrupulous people.
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 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
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
No one wants to entrust their elderly loved one’s care to an unqualified and neglectful nursing home. While most nursing homes have a compassionate and professional staff, not all facilities deserve your trust. Morgan & Morgan, our attorneys are committed to holding nursing homes accountable… Read more
As our senior population grows, more and more families will rely on nursing homes and caretakers to look after their elderly loved ones. It takes a great deal of trust to allow a stranger to take care of your aging parent or relative, and while most health care professionals who work with… 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
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
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
No one wants to discover that their elderly loved one has been abused in a nursing home. Many people trust that a nursing home’s staff would treat their loved one with care and patience. However, this is not always the case, and far too often senior citizens are mentally, verbally, and… 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
Putting your parent or loved one into a nursing home is one of the most difficult decisions you can make in your life. When you do it, you expect them to receive the best care possible. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Daytona Beach is a popular retirement area, but not every facility… Read more
The lawyers in our Fort Myers 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 mistreating one… 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
When a loved one moves into a nursing home, you expect that they’ll be taken care of. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse does happen in Charleston, but our experienced attorneys may be able to help.… Read more
Entrusting your parent or loved one to a nursing home or managed care facilities is never easy, and requires faith on your part and theirs. But the explosion in the elder care industry, particularly in sunny, comfortable cities like Miami, has made sub-standard facilities for the elderly all too… 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. And unfortunately, the explosion in the elder care industry has made sub-standard facilities for the elderly all too common, even in Melbourne… 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
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
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
Entrusting your parent or loved one to a nursing home or other elder care facility can be a difficult decision, and not one that should be taken lightly. Even then, your loved one’s health and financial situation should be frequently monitored to ensure they aren’t being abused or taken… Read more
As our senior population grows, more and more families will rely on nursing homes and caretakers to look after their elderly loved ones. This is especially true in Fort Lauderdale, which has one of the largest elderly populations in the state.
It takes a great deal of trust to allow a… Read more
When you trust a professional to take care of your loved one at a nursing home in Burlington, VT, the last thing you expect is to receive complaints about abuse. It is even worse when you discover that the very people you trust to take care of your loved one… Read more
Our elders hold a special place in our lives and hearts. And while many work hard to safeguard the elderly, nursing home abuse remains a persistent problem. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) found that … Read more
The decision to move a loved one into a nursing home isn’t easy, nor is finding a facility you can trust. Unfortunately, some nursing homes don’t treat their residents with the respect and care they deserve. Some have even been known to abuse their residents.… Read more
It is no secret that Florida remains one of if not the most popular states for residents to retire. Not only is the state home to the second largest number of seniors, but Florida also ranks for having the second-largest… Read more