Monsanto, the company behind Roundup®, is facing a growing number of lawsuits for not disclosing the risk information of the glyphosate-based herbicide weed killer to its customers. Although wildly popular for effectively killing weeds while allowing genetically modified crops to flourish, many consumers believe exposure to the product may have caused (NHL). Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is [...]
Two class action lawsuits have been filed against Ruby Receptionist, Maiden Insurance, LLC v. Ruby Receptionist, Inc., and McKenzie Law Firm P.A., and Oliver Law Offices, Inc. v Ruby Receptionist. Both lawsuits allege that Ruby Receptionists’ undisclosed billing practices resulted in customers receiving fewer “Receptionist Minutes” than they were originally contracted and paid for, and overcharged companies [...]
The 2019 hurricane season has just begun and the first major hurricane – a Category 5 name Dorian – crippled the islands of the Bahamas and nearly missed a direct impact with Florida. For many Florida residents, especially those living in the state's nursing homes and assisted living facilities, the next few months may be [...]
A caretaker was arrested last week, suspected of abuse and sexual exploitation of elderly residents. The incidents – repeated incidents – took place at the Cimarron Pointe Care Center in Mannford, Oklahoma as suburb of Tulsa. News reports say many victims (possibly 7 were affected) and that arrests of other nursing home employees were likely [...]
Does burnout impact the quality of care for patients in long term care facilities? McKnight's Long-Term Care News shared a recent study from "a researcher at the National Taiwan University, found that higher rates of depersonalization in geriatric nurses were associated with less satisfaction, lower quality-of-life and more depressive symptoms with older LTC residents." Read [...]
According to Monday, August 26 article in the New York Times, "the police in Hollywood, Fla., plan to charge four employees of a nursing home in the deaths of a dozen residents who succumbed to heat exposure there in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in 2017." After the hurricane swept through South Florida and knocked [...]
Have you noticed signs that your spouse, mom or dad isn’t getting the care they need? Do you suspect they are being mistreated, neglected or abused? If so, you should contact a Lakeland, Florida nursing home attorney immediately. BE ON THE LOOKOUT: The following are signs that something may be wrong: They have unexplained or [...]
An article earlier this year in the Miami Herald outlined just how dangerous it is for pedestrians in Florida. Per the article, "nine of the 20 deadliest U.S. cities for pedestrians are in Florida, with Orlando ranked as least safe and the Miami-Fort Lauderdale – West Palm Beach metropolis ranked No. 14 in the 2019 [...]
One of the most common questions we're asked as Hialeah Personal Injury Lawyers is – "how much does it cost to talk to a lawyer?" The simple answer is – it costs nothing. Most personal injury law firms work on a contingency fee. That means they are only paid for their legal services if they [...]
Nearly 1.5 million resident live in skilled nursing facilities across the country. In Florida, we have about 71,000 residents live in nursing homes and assisted living centers. It's sad to say, but a common theme among Florida nursing homes (as well as many others across the country) is that these facilities often face issues related [...]