Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Emotional Distress Alone in Florida?
Emotional distress in Florida nursing home abuse cases refers to the psychological trauma, mental anguish, and fear inflicted on residents through verbal or non-verbal acts. Placing a nursing home resident in emotional distress is a type of emotional abuse, which is the most common type of abuse in nursing homes. Residents experiencing emotional distress… Read More »
How to Talk to a Loved One Who May Be Afraid to Report Nursing Home Abuse
Even after they have suffered serious injuries, many nursing home residents do not want to report abuse or neglect. There are many reasons for this, including embarrassment, the fear of retaliation, or a dependence on their abusers. Still, it is important that nursing home abuse is reported, so you can hold responsible parties accountable… Read More »
What are the Long-Term Effects of Abuse on Nursing Home Residents?
Nursing home abuse can leave long-term emotional and physical scars and change almost every part of a resident’s life. Nursing homes are entrusted to provide a safe and caring environment and when neglect and mistreatment occurs, the injuries and losses sustained are often much deeper than what is visible. Below, one of our Tampa… Read More »
Evidence Needed in Nursing Home Abuse Cases
After your loved one has entered a nursing home, you expect that they will be treated with dignity and that their safety and well-being will be prioritized. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. It may not take long before you start to notice unexplained bruises, sudden weight loss, or personality changes in your loved… Read More »
What are the Steps Involved in a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit?
Nursing home abuse is a very serious issue that affects vulnerable residents in long-term care facilities. Unfortunately, it is more common in Florida than many people think, partly due to the high number of facilities in the state. If you suspect that your loved one has suffered harm while in a facility that promises… Read More »
When are Hospital Transfers from Nursing Homes Warning Signs of Systemic Neglect?
Hospital transfers from nursing homes are not entirely uncommon. There are times when residents require medical treatment that simply cannot be provided within the nursing home and so, a transfer is necessary. However, there are times when hospital transfers can be signs of systemic neglect. According to the National Institute of Health, up to… Read More »
What Nursing Home Abuse Injuries are Most Common?
When staff members in a nursing home are abusive or neglectful, it is residents who suffer the greatest harm. These injuries are not only entirely preventable, but they also result in long-term harm to individuals in society’s most vulnerable sector. Understanding what injuries to look for can help family members identify when abuse or… Read More »
Using Technology to Prevent or Prove Nursing Home Abuse
It is a sad fact that nursing home abuse and neglect is far more common than people think. According to the National Council on Aging, approximately five million Americans are abused in long-term care facilities every year. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, statistics such as this one are very… Read More »
Survival Actions vs. Wrongful Death Claims After a Nursing Home Death
Nursing home deaths are tragic and to add to the frustration of loved ones, they are also often preventable. Deaths in nursing homes are sometimes caused by careless or abusive staff members, or negligent policies of the facility itself. If you believe your loved one’s death could have been prevented, you may have already… Read More »
How Do Negligent Hiring and Supervision Result in Nursing Home Abuse?
When you admit your loved one into a nursing home, the facility has a legal responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment and properly care for their residents. Sadly, this does not always happen. Nursing home facilities and their administrators sometimes fail to hire qualified staff members, poorly supervise employees, or they do… Read More »
