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Bay Vue Nursing Home Medication Error Lawsuits and Citations: Failure to Care for Resident’s Wound

Bay Vue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Bradenton, FL, was cited after a resident did not receive his antibiotic for...

Fairway Oaks Center Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits and Citations: Resident Fractures Femur on Facility Mini-Bus

Fairway Oaks Center in Tampa has been cited after the facility failed to ensure residents received appropriate supervision and safety...

116 Falls in Six Months at Westminster Communities of Bradenton

Westminster Communities of Bradenton has been cited for abuse after multiple residents experienced multiple slip and falls. The facility log...

Valencia Hills Health & Rehab Center Lawsuit and Citations: Nursing Home Resident Dies After Choking on Food

Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland has been cited for neglect when the facility failed to follow the...

Consulate Health Care of Winter Haven Lawsuits & Citations: Fails to Report Abnormal X-Ray Results

Consulate Health Care of Winter Haven was cited for abuse when the facility failed to report an abnormal radiology report....

Egret Cove Center Abuse Lawsuit & Citation: Staff Performs CPR on Do-Not-Resuscitate Resident

Egret Cove Center in Saint Petersburg was cited for failing to protect a resident’s end-of-life wishes when staff members performed...

Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion Elopement Lawsuit and Citation: Resident Wanders to Busy Street

Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion has been cited after a resident who had been deemed unable to make her own health...

Bartow Center Nursing Home Medication Error Lawsuits and Citations

Bartow Center has been cited for failing to reconcile multiple lists of medications and administer proper dosages to a new...

Peninsula Care and Rehabilitation Center Elopement Lawsuits and Citations: Resident Leaves Without Staff Knowledge

Peninsula Care and Rehabilitation Center has been cited after a resident eloped from the facility and fell on their face,...

Palm Garden of Pinellas Medical Error Lawsuits and Citations: Resident Administered Wrong Dosage

A newly admitted resident was sent to the hospital after Palm Garden of Pinellas did not ensure insulin orders were...

Eye Infections Linked to Pharmacy With History of Errors

At any pharmacy you visit, you generally assume that the medications you are being given are safe - they have...

Consulate Health Care of St. Petersburg Abuse Lawsuit and Citations: Residents Denied Bathing, Resulting in Bed Sores

Consulate Health Care of St. Petersburg has been cited after failing to ensure personal hygiene needs for two residents, which...

BrandyWyne Health Care Center Lawsuits and Citations: Violating End-of-Life Wishes

On July 26, 2019, BrandyWyne Health Care Center in Winter Haven was cited for failing to protect the rights of...

The Myth of the Independent Medical Examiner: Why You Should Talk to an Attorney Before an Exam

When you’re injured in an auto accident, you should seek immediate medical attention. Failing to do so within 14 days...

The American Justice System: Why We Need to Value and Protect It

In the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of our nation, Thomas Jefferson writes, “We hold these truths to be...

How to Prevent, Identify, and Take Action Against Nursing Home Abuse

After making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, your worst fear may be that they...

Car Booster Seat Giveaway

DISTASIO LAW FIRM CAR BOOSTER SEAT GIVEAWAY Many experts believe children 5 years old up to 12 years old should...

Criminal Negligence That Can Occur When Driving Your Car

The following is a guest post from Avery Appelman, a criminal defense attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Avery and his team...

The Myth of the Frivolous Lawsuit: Why Moneyed Interests Want You to Believe We Sue Too Much

I’ve always been amazed at how unseen forces have controlled the nation’s perception about personal injury cases and the lawyers...

Invisible Doesn’t Mean Imaginary: My Experience with Celiac Disease

For the first 40 or so years of my life, I prided myself on having a cast-iron stomach. I hardly...

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Florida

The aging process can be difficult on more than just your loved one. It is hard to watch someone you...

How to Prepare for a Consultation with a Tampa Motorcycle Accident Attorney

“Ride or die” and “born to be wild” are some of the catchphrases associated with motorcycle riders.  But despite the...

Spinal Cord Injuries: Everything You Need to Know

Spinal cord injuries are more common than you might think - and their impact can be devastating. Every year, more...

What to Do After a Whiplash Injury in Florida

Whiplash is one of the most frequently suffered conditions following motor vehicle collisions in Florida. Although an insurance company may...

How to Tell If You Have a Soft Tissue Injury After a Florida Car Accident

Soft tissue damage is one of the common auto accident injuries that can make life extremely difficult. Our law firm...