Consulate Health Care of Winter Haven was cited for abuse when the facility failed to report an abnormal radiology report. This resulted in the delay of treatment that was necessary for the resident’s recovery after a painful fall. The resident said he had fallen when looking out the window at the birds. After the incident, he complained of shoulde ... Read More
Consulate Health Care of St. Petersburg has been cited after failing to ensure personal hygiene needs for two residents, which resulted in severe emotional distress and two serious bed sores for residents. The first resident in this citation was assessed as cognitively intact, but did need one or two people to assist them in bathing. This was noted ... Read More
Fairway Oaks Center in Tampa has been cited for abuse after the facility failed to ensure residents received appropriate supervision and safety devices to prevent falls. The citation occurred after a resident fell from her wheelchair on the mini-bus and fractured her femur. In addition, one resident sustained at least 13 falls in less than 30 days. ... Read More
Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland has been cited for neglect when the facility failed to follow the structures and processes in place for meal preparation, delivery, and supervision. Because of this, a resident lost his life. A resident with a mechanical diet choked on a hot dog because the facility did not give the correc ... Read More
Bristol at Tampa Rehab and Nursing Center LLC has been cited for failing to document a reason for discharge, failing to notify resident representatives with adequate time before transfer or discharge, and failing to create a plan that would meet residents’ needs for four residents. One resident was a part of the Memory Unit in this facility and had ... Read More
Westminster Communities of Bradenton has been cited for abuse after multiple residents experienced multiple falls. The facility log revealed 116 falls in a six month period, even though there is space for just 59 residents. One resident fell shortly after being admitted to the facility, falling so hard that he broke a sink cabinet beyond repair. Af ... Read More
On July 26, 2019 BrandyWyne Health Care Center in Winter Haven was cited for failing to protect the rights of a resident by violating her end-of-life wishes. When found unresponsive, the nursing staff attempted to revive her because they didn’t know for sure if she was DNR (Do Not Resuscitate). They did not honor her request to have a peaceful and ... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Child Car Seat Safety If you’re a parent, car seat safety is probably your number one concern when driving whether you have an infant, toddler, or young child. And that concern is well founded. Car accidents are the number two cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the number one cause of death for children ag ... Read More
It is commonly accepted that the police will be out patrolling over a holiday weekend. Many think of this as a massive inconvenience as they must watch how they drive. Rather than getting to their destinations as quickly as possible to begin relaxing and enjoying the day, they must worry about speed traps. But the police are out not as an inconveni ... Read More
As you probably know, all Florida drivers are required to have car insurance. Insurance policies, however, are far from one-size-fits-all. Each policy contains a number of clauses, and deductibles and premiums vary depending on many factors. One of the most important aspects of Florida car insurance is known as Personal Injury Protection (PIP). The ... Read More
The fact that companies are seeking out ways to provide folks with alternative transportation methods is a very promising trend. Fewer cars on the road means less traffic and a smaller impact on the environment. While these experiments are important, they aren’t always handled in the safest manner. Case in point are the electric scooters flooding A ... Read More
There are many misconceptions surrounding auto accident cases, most of them perpetuated by massive insurance companies looking to protect their bottom line and warp public perception in their favor. While these myths come in a variety of forms, perhaps the most destructive is the idea that if you bring suit after a car accident, the other party is ... Read More
With nearly 264 million vehicles on the road and 218 million registered drivers, the United States’ roads are among the busiest in the world. As a result, they’re also a major contributor to global crash fatality and injury statistics. Even with the advent of new vehicle safety systems, every year, an average of 6 million auto accidents take place ... Read More
With the rise of personal injury cases over the past few decades, the need for dedicated personal injury lawyers was realized some time ago. In essence, a personal injury lawyer is a specialized litigator who seeks justice for clients who have suffered as a result of the negligence or recklessness of another person or entity. Put simply, the role o ... Read More
When you’re injured in an auto accident, you should seek immediate medical attention. Failing to do so within 14 days could cost you your personal injury protection (PIP). Even if you make the prudent move and get treated, you may be asked by the other party’s insurance company to undergo an independent medical exam (IME). While an IME sounds innoc ... Read More
