Negligent Security in Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities
Realizing you have to send a loved one to live at an assisted living facility can be heartbreaking. But sometimes, it’s the best decision, given the circumstances. That said, you’d expect high-quality care for your family member – from healthcare to ensuring the premises are safe. So if you hear that your loved one has... Read More
Inadequate Supervision & Failure to Supervise in Nursing Homes
For most families, deciding to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision. It comes with guilt, worrying about whether you chose the right place, and whether your loved one will be taken care of adequately. The reality is that when you first research a place, they may wax poetic... Read More
Who Is Liable for Falls in a Nursing Home?
Making the decision to send an elderly family member to live in a nursing home is often a difficult and emotional choice. It can come with guilt, arguments with other family members, and adjusting to a new reality. If you then hear that your loved one suffered a fall while at the facility, it’s understandable... Read More
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Nobody really goes through life planning on someday placing their parents in a nursing home. However, as time goes by, several factors may influence your decision to look for around-the-clock assistance. While most of these facilities do provide quality care, that is not always the case. If you start believing that your family member may... Read More
Should I Remain Silent Until I Have an Attorney?
Most people have watched a movie or TV show where a person gets arrested. In the scene, a police officer usually tells the person getting arrested that they have the right to remain silent, and that everything they say may be used against them in Court. Is this just fiction, or is there more to... Read More
What is Bail & How Does it Work?
When it comes to criminal law issues, most people have heard of the basics, such as the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and hearsay. But what’s popularly known about them is usually just general knowledge, or sometimes even incorrect information. Yet if someone you loved is arrested, you suddenly realize how... Read More
What Happens When You’re in an Uber or Lyft Accident in Florida?
Ride-sharing companies, like Uber and Lyft, certainly make transportation easier and more economical than the traditional taxis and limos. But with the proliferation of these “pay to play” vehicles comes the risk of accidental injuries to passengers and other people. When this happens, who’s responsible for your injuries? Do you have a claim against the... Read More
What is Misdemeanor Probation?
Getting into legal hot water is nerve-wracking. Between the possibility of jail time, fees, and a permanent record, it’s enough to affect your sleep, health, and relationships. To add insult to injury, legal terms are so confusing. Surely getting charged with a misdemeanor is not that terrible, is it? What does it actually mean? And what are... Read More
Difference Between Theft, Robbery, and Burglary
Unless you attended law school, the difference between theft, robbery, and burglary can be confusing. There’s a general idea that they all involve someone stealing something, but each have their own nuances. In addition, because they are different, they carry distinct punishments. What Is the Difference Between Theft, Robbery, and Burglary? In an attempt to... Read More
Can I Fight Red Light Camera Tickets?
The last thing you need after a long day at work is to check the mail and find a traffic ticket based on a picture taken by a red light camera. You groan, stare at it, and rack your brain trying to remember what you were doing that day, since these types of tickets tend... Read More