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Everyone wants a comfortable home, even when circumstances change. Nursing home facilities can provide a pleasant environment for any nursing home resident who needs living assistance. Yet, not every nursing home is a place of security. Abuse in nursing homes causes terrible emotional and physical pain. Identifying the risk factors of nursing home abuse can […]

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The decision to move a family member into a nursing home may not be an easy one. A lot of care and thought goes into making sure the right place is chosen and finding a home where your loved one will be comfortable and looked after. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) maintains […]

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No one leaves their home in the morning expecting to have a slip-and-fall accident. When such an accident does occur, it can leave you suffering physically and reeling emotionally. You need reparation and want justice. Sadly, emergency department visits are dominated by preventable fall-related injuries, accounting for 33 percent of all non-fatal injuries annually. Our hearts go […]

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Yes, in most cases, you must use part of your personal injury settlement to cover any outstanding medical bills. Medical expenses may be a main key factor your personal injury lawyer will consider when calculating your target settlement amount. When a person sustains an injury that requires medical treatment, he or she will usually face […]

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Insurance policies and requirements are different in every state. In Florida, every insured driver is likely familiar with the term “PIP coverage.” But many of us may not fully understand what PIP insurance really is, or what the policies offered by our insurance company include. So what exactly is PIP coverage? What does it include, […]

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In recent years, cases of alleged personal injuries have increased by 150 percent. Many individuals want help from lawyers with their claims and lawsuits. The concern about the legal costs and other expenses may discourage them from seeking legal help. Finding a lawyer who charges based on contingency fees can help ease those worries. This payment arrangement […]

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Approximately 140,000 people are hospitalized across Florida every year for various injuries. Many of these result from another party’s negligent or reckless actions.  An unexpected accident can result in physical injury, emotional distress, and financial harm. Florida’s personal injury laws provide a way for accident victims to seek compensation for their injuries, losses, and damages.  If […]

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A serious injury can turn your life upside down in the blink of an eye. Such accidents often incur significant physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. The negative impact of a severe injury on your life may have far-reaching consequences. If you have sustained injuries due to the negligence or carelessness of another person, […]

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Under Florida state law, everybody is responsible for reporting suspected abuse. If you are concerned that an elderly person in a care facility may be in immediate danger, call 911 and local law enforcement will attend promptly. If he or she is not in imminent danger, reporting nursing home abuse as soon as possible is still vital […]

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When our loved ones reach a time in life when they need more care than we can provide, we expect nursing homes to treat them like family. With its reputation as a retirees’ paradise, it is no surprise that Florida has around 700 nursing homes, housing some 70,000 residents.  Sadly, on occasion, nursing home abuse happens, […]

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