By the end of 2018, the financial aspects of nursing home administration may have a significant impact on the kinds of patient mistreatment and nursing home abuse that take place at such facilities. This year’s budget increases Medicaid funding to long-term care facilities by almost $130 million. The Florida Health Care Association praised lawmakers for the […]
Fight to Expand Job Injury Benefits Centers on Tampa
Despite the lobbying efforts of Pinellas Park and several other area municipalities, Florida lawmakers will most likely approve a bill extending workers’ compensation job injury benefits to public employees with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. So far, House Bill 227 has passed three committees — one in the House and two in the Senate — without […]
Setting a Safe Driving Example Could Save Your Teen’s Life During the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer”
The 100 days beginning after the Memorial Day holiday have been coined as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer”. The phrase has its origins from the high rate of teen traffic fatalities during the months of June, July, and August when many are out of school for the summer break. During these three months, the […]
The Power of Social Media – Don’t Harm Your Claim
Social media is a great tool for connecting and reaching out to others. However, if you have just suffered a personal injury, social media is not the place to go to post about your accident, your attorney, or your frustrations with your case and the insurance company. As soon as a client hits “publish” on […]
Another Damages Claim Against Another St. Petersburg Nursing Home
A recent action against a Pinellas County alleging abuse at a long-term care facility illustrates three of the most common legal claims in this area. According to court documents, Paula Drutman checked into Countryside Rehab and Health Center in April 2012. When she was discharged from the nursing home a little over five years later, […]
Five Common Occupational Diseases in Florida
When many people think of workplace accidents, they think of trauma injuries, like falls. But a substantial portion of workers’ compensation claims involve occupational diseases that occur over time. Sometimes, it may be a very, very long time. The same rules apply to both claims for physical injuries and occupational diseases. Victims need not establish […]
