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03 February
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Miami Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Statistics

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Miami Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Statistics - Miami Nursing Home Lawyers

Heavy criticism of Florida’s nursing home oversight comes as little shock to nursing home neglect lawyers in Miami and other advocates for elder care in South Florida.  CBS4 Miami reported earlier this month on the revocation of a Hollywood nursing home’s license after resident deaths during Hurricane Irma. The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills in Broward County came under fire after temperatures rose to more than 100 degrees inside the facility, leading to the deaths of as many as 12 senior citizens. The Naples Daily News reviewed 54 Florida nursing home deaths from 2013-2017. No criminal prosecutions occurred in any of the...

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14 January
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Do You Know the Signs of Nursing Home Neglect?

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Do You Know the Signs of Nursing Home Neglect - Miami Personal Injury Attorney

  Statistics show that there are around 700 licensed nursing homes in Florida, which are at about 85 percent capacity and house more than 73,000 residents. There are also more than 3,000 assisted living facilities that can house up to 92,000 residents. However, the Florida government updates a nursing home Watch List that identifies a shocking number of nursing homes that failed to meet safety standards, have only a conditional license, or are operating under bankruptcy. There are currently more than 100 facilities on the Watch List. This means there is a substantial chance that your loved one may be living...

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08 May
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Seven Common Nursing Home Abuse Cases – Personal Injury Attorney in Miami News

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Seven Common Nursing Home Abuse Cases - Personal Injury Attorney in Miami News

Like any home, a nursing home is a haven for your loved one. A nursing home ensures that they continue to receive the care, if not more, that they would feel from their regular family. To add to that, they gain friends and create significant relationships with their fellow elderly brothers and sisters. However, underneath these senior paradises, a grim reality unfolds. For years, Florida has had a history of nursing home abuse cases. More than 2 million cases have already been reported. This means 1 in every 10 elderly residents will experience some form of abuse while staying in a...

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04 April
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The Difference Between Nursing Home Abuse and Medical Malpractice Cases

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The Difference Between Nursing Home Abuse and Medical Malpractice Cases. Miami Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Miami Medical Malpractice Lawyer News: Nursing home abuse is one of the most upsetting and reprehensible crimes there is. The elderly place their health and safety in the hands of these organizations because they rely on them for the support they need to continue living full lives. They are reliant on these organizations to look after them, to provide them with the care and the support they need. And most importantly, to respect their dignity and their freedom. That anyone would abuse this trust and take advantage of those who are unable to defend themselves – while charging huge amounts of money...

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