Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Are Bed Sores Common in Nursing Homes?
Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers, are a very serious issue and they can even threaten the life of senior citizens. Bed sores often contribute to illnesses and other conditions that are associated with a lack of care, abuse, and neglect. If your loved one has developed bed sores in a nursing home,… Read More »
Determining Liability After a Choking Incident in a Nursing Home
Losing someone you love is always devastating. When the death was preventable, however, it is often even more difficult for family members to move on. When a death occurs in a facility that has been trusted with caring for residents, such as nursing homes, the death is even more overwhelming. Choking is one type… Read More »
How Much is a Nursing Home Abuse Claim Worth?
If you believe that your loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against staff members or the facility. These claims are complicated, and you will likely have many questions throughout the process. One of the most common questions we hear involves how much… Read More »
What Medication Errors are Common in Nursing Homes?
Staff members in nursing homes have many responsibilities. They must ensure the needs of residents are always met, which includes prescribing and administering medication. Doctors, nurses, and staff members in nursing homes have a legal obligation to ensure they fulfill these responsibilities and that they do not make mistakes so residents are protected. Unfortunately,… Read More »
Alarming Nursing Home Statistics All Floridians Should Know
If your loved one requires round-the-clock care, you may have to make the difficult decision to admit them into a nursing home. There are many facilities to choose from in Florida, and it is critical that you conduct extensive research on any you are considering for your loved one’s care. Nursing home abuse and… Read More »
Four Questions to Ask Any Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you may worry that they will become a victim of abuse or neglect. This is not surprising considering that 36 percent of nursing home patients have seen at least one incident of physical abuse against other residents. That number is very alarming. It is… Read More »
Five Alarming Nursing Home Abuse Stats in 2024
Nursing homes in Florida, and throughout the entire country, are notoriously understaffed. The staff members who do work in these facilities are often overworked and feel immense stress. Still, this is no reason to abuse elderly residents. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is far more common than many people realize. Our Tampa nursing home abuse… Read More »
Three Important Questions When Choosing a Caregiver
Whether you are planning on admitting your loved one to an assisted living center or a nursing home, it is critical that you thoroughly research the caregivers in these facilities. These individuals have an immense responsibility to provide the care your family member needs, and to provide it in a way that maintains your… Read More »
How Do Bed Sores Develop in Nursing Homes?
It is a sad fact but one in ten nursing home residents will develop bed sores at some point, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, there are one million people living in nursing homes in the United States and with this number expected to double by 2050, bed sore… Read More »
What to Do if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
When you admit your loved one into a nursing home, you expect the facility to provide quality care so your family members can enjoy their golden years while receiving the care they need. Sadly, abuse and neglect do happen in nursing homes and when they do, it is devastating for residents and their family… Read More »
