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Signs of a Neglect in Florida Long Term Care Facilities

When somebody decides to live in a nursing home or long-term care community, their loved ones’ worst fear is that...

Passenger in a Florida Car Accident Settlements

If you were hurt in a car accident, then it doesn’t matter if you were the driver, a passenger, or...

Using Dash Cam Evidence in Your Florida Car Accident Claim

If you have dash cam video of your crash, this might just be the evidence you need to prove negligence...

How To Get a Car Accident Report in Florida

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is the state government agency that keeps all official car accident reports on...

Ashley Bedore Awarded the Birth Injury Survivor Scholarship

Distasio Law Firm enacted the Birth Injury Survivor Scholarship as a way to highlight the impact birth injuries can have...

Florida Wrongful Death Beneficiaries

When someone negligently, recklessly, or intentionally takes another person’s life in Florida, the family members of the decedent may have...

Florida Personal Injury Laws

This guide will help you understand the personal injury laws of Florida. You will learn what personal injury law is,...

Florida Medical Malpractice Laws

This guide will give you a complete understanding of Florida medical malpractice laws. You will learn about: The elements of...

Florida Car Accident Laws

This guide will give you an understanding of the Florida car accident laws. You will learn about: What you have...

In the Spirit of Holiday Giving Distasio Law Firm Donates to Feeding Tampa Bay Assistance Program

TAMPA, FLORIDA, During this holiday season, Distasio Law Firm donated $500 to the “Feeding Tampa Bay” Assistance Program. This Feeding...

How Truck Accidents Are Different than Car Accidents

The greater size and weight of a truck is one of the most significant factors that influence the outcome of...

Meet Shelby Harper, Distasio Law Firm Distraction-Free Driving PSA Scholarship

Congratulations to Shelby Harper, the recipient of the Distasio Law Firm Distraction-Free Driving PSA Scholarship. Shelby, 20, a junior at...

Palm Garden of Pinellas Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits and Citations: Failure to to Comply with Infection Prevention Requirements

After a COVID-19 visit to Palm Garden of Pinellas, the nursing home facility was cited for failing to comply with...

Distasio Personal Injury Law Donates to Feeding Tampa Bay Assistance Program

Distasio Law Firm donates to Feeding Tampa Bay, supporting the local nonprofit’s efforts to ensure all families in the area...

Excel Care Center Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit and Citation: Failure to Implement Infection Practices

Excel Care Center was cited after the facility failed to ensure “appropriate infection practices were implemented” on multiple occasions. Appropriate...

Golfport Rehabilitation Center Abuse Lawsuits & Citations: Failure to Protect Resident at High Risk for Falls

Golfport Rehabilitation Center was cited after the facility failed to ensure a resident was “provided with interventions and supervision after...

Carrington Place of St. Pete Rehab Center Abuse Lawsuits and Citations: Failure to Provide Proper Staff Education

Carrington Place of St. Pete was cited after the facility “failed to ensure nurse's aides demonstrated competencies” and did not...

West Bay of Tampa Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit and Citation: Failure to Care for Resident After a Fall

West Bay of Tampa has been cited by the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration because "the facility failed to ensure...

Southern Pines Healthcare Center Abuse Lawsuit and Citation for “Infection Control Issues”

Southern Pines Healthcare Center was cited after an investigator found that the facility “failed to perform hand hygiene during the...

West Melbourne Health and Rehab Center Elopement Lawsuit and Citation: Resident Crosses Highway and Returns Before Nursing Home Notices

West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center has been cited for failing “to provide a secure environment and adequate supervision” for...

Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Lawsuit and Citations: Failure to Notify Physician on Lab Results

Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was cited after failing to “identify and notify the physician of elevated laboratory results.” The...

Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits and Citations: Catheter Replacement Error

Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center has been cited after a resident was sent to the emergency room with blood...

Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Abuse Lawsuits and Citations: Failure to Supervise Inappropriate Resident Behavrior

Lakeland Nursing Home and Rehabilitation was cited after the facility failed to provide supervision for a resident who was known...

Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center Abuse Lawsuits and Citations: Resident Hospitalized After Food Allergy

Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center has been cited by the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration after a resident was...

Life Care Center of New Port Richey Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit and Citation: Resident Develops Infection in Surgical Wound

Life Care Center of New Port Richey has been cited by the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration for "failing to...