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Press Release February 3, 2010
Nursing home abuse can come in many different forms, and one of the most debilitating and difficult to discover is a senior who is being over medicated. Overmedication in seniors can come in many different forms.
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Press Release January 8, 2010
If you believe your loved one has been the victim of nursing home rape, you must take immediate action to make sure your loved one's rights are protected.
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Press Release December 30, 2009
Ronald S. Gilbert and Melvin B. Wright of the Orlando, Florida personal injury law firm Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter have been nominated for membership in The American Trial Lawyers Association (The ATLA) by their peers.
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Press Release December 13, 2009
The Personal Injury Lawyer Directory is gaining visitors! View our stats for the month of October, 2009.
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Press Release August 24, 2009
Trying to prevent an injury from happening in a nursing home may not be possible, but you can take a few precautions and considerations when choosing the right nursing home for your loved one.
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Press Release July 25, 2009
Florida Trend magazine has named their "Legal Elite" in the state. Covering different areas of practice, the Florida Legal Elite is a list put together annually. According to Florida Trend, 918 lawyers were chosen this year.
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Press Release July 2, 2009
Craig Goldenfarb, a local personal injury lawyer, has been appointed chairperson of the American Association for Justice's Automated External Defibrillator Litigation Group
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Press Release July 2, 2009
Craig Goldenfarb, a local personal injury lawyer, donated two bulletproof vests to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department to protect high school Police Explorers during "ride alongs" with officers on active duty.
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Press Release May 13, 2009
During this rough economic time, more and more individuals are relying on public transportation to get to and from work or school. Sometimes accidents are inevitable. Causes of bus accidents and types of injuries that can occur.
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Press Release April 22, 2009
Senior Home Care Company Provides Cost-Effective Services to Help Those in Need
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Press Release February 24, 2009
A personal injury refers to any physical or psychological damage caused by the negligence, recklessness or intention of another person or entity. A personal injury can devastate the victim physically, psychologically and financially.
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Press Release February 11, 2009
Partnership between Birchez and Elant is a new model for providing health and lifestyle support for seniors affordably. Note: Experts on senior housing issues are available for media interviews.
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Press Release January 4, 2009
A wrongful death occurs when someone is killed as a result of the negligent or reckless actions of another person. In situations where a person's actions are intended to harm or kill the victim, it will be considered wrongful death as well.
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Press Release January 4, 2009
When people finally make the decision to place a person into a nursing home's care, they trust that the facility and the medical personnel employed there will provide loving, attentive care. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
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Press Release November 22, 2008
Medical negligence is a fact of life in the healthcare industry. Medical mistakes happen far more often than many people realize. So why, then, are we so hesitant to point fingers and raise our hands when we feel something has gone wrong?
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Press Release November 6, 2008
When people enter the hospital for any type of treatment or medical care, they expect to be diagnosed and treated properly by trained medical professionals. Unfortunately, medical errors are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for up to 98,000 deaths annually.
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Press Release October 30, 2008
What constitutes a wrongful death? There are specific times when a person dies that the law considers a "wrongful death" situation.
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Press Release October 25, 2008
An expert in medical surgical nursing, Ms. Carlson is responsible for caring for residents in the long-term care unit.
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Press Release October 15, 2008
She focuses on articulation therapy using the Lindamood Phonemic Sequencing Program and also assists priests from other countries in modifying their accents.
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Press Release October 4, 2008
Unfortunately, not all nursing homes are created equal and, while it's true you or your family is paying for the right to live there, the staff may not be treating you with the care and respect you deserve.
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