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May 2019
It’s estimated that 5 million seniors are abused or neglected each year right here in the U.S. Yet, it’s believed that only 1 in 14 are reported. We find those numbers to be astounding – and regardless of their complete accuracy – we consider any number “too much”. What does that mean for Florida seniors...
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Medicare.gov, the official U.S. government site for Medicare, rates nursing homes across the country and allows website readers to compare various facilities. This feature, called Nursing Home Compare has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. A recent search shows that 72 of 695 nursing homes in Florida were...
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A report released by the Centers for Disease control on May 7 has revealed that if better medical care was provided, three out of five maternal deaths in the United States could be prevented. It also confirms previously established disparities in maternal deaths, noting that Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native mothers are three times...
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Kevin Scott Lancaster was arrested by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for boating under the influence, gross negligence and having an inadequate number of life jackets on his craft after slamming a boat in to the Garrison Bight Channel Light #3 near Fleming Key off of Key West on May 10. Eight people...
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Owners of 2015-2019 Ford F-150s across the nation have been vocal for years about the increasing number of vehicles with dashboard warping and splitting. In many cases, this dashboard defect became evident within a month of purchasing the vehicles. Despite the many complaints, Ford has spent years refusing to take responsibility and address the warping...
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The severity of a recent Colorado commercial truck accident, which included 28 vehicles and killed four, has prompted widespread concern about the growing number of deadly commercial vehicle crashes. Today, a noteworthy rise in the number of accidents involving commercial vehicles is occurring both nationally and within the state of Florida. In 2018, there were...
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This is a terrible story, but one we hear about too often. And this time, right here in the Kendall area. This past September, Kritzia Lopez drove the wrong way on Florida’s Turnpike. At the time, she was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana – sadly, a deadly combination. The wreck occurred near Southwest...
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Do you have a family member in a Fort Myers, Florida nursing home and are concerned about their health or do you believe they’ve been harmed in any way? If you do suspect they are not receiving the proper level of care they deserve – or if you know they have been injured – we...
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Texting and driving is notoriously dangerous, yet continues to be the cause of thousands of crashes and fatalities across the nation each year. With Florida being one of the most lenient states for texting and driving regulation, its residents and visitors are put at an even greater risk. On April 29, the Florida house voted...
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