Florida law on nursing home abuse arbitration is shaking up. The Supreme Court of Florida has held that family members cannot sign arbitration agreements for residents, in the case of Mendez v. Hampton Court.
Palm Beach Nursing Homes
What are the best nursing homes in Palm Beach County? Our elder abuse attorneys explain what to do when searching for the top nursing homes in Palm Beach County. Learn how to cut through the marketing and see which facilities top the list.
FL Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Arbitration
Forced nursing home arbitration is banned by the US government agency, CMS. As a result nursing home arbitration agreements will be unenforceable after November of 2016. This is a landmark decision which will greatly help residents and their families in the fight against nursing home abuse and neglect.
FL Nursing Home Abuse
Medical mistakes in nursing homes and hospitals are a leading cause of death in elderly Americans. A recent study shows that nursing home errors lead to preventable injuries like bedsores and patient falls.
FL Nursing Home Abuse
South Florida has some of the lowest ranked nursing homes in the nation. This article examines the most dangerous nursing homes in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach.
Mendez v. Hampton Court Nursing Center