On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 29, 2014 | Failure To Diagnose
Florida residents know that being sick is no fun. In addition to being physically difficult, individuals can be emotionally distraught if they believe the condition is serious. For this reason, we rely on trained and experienced medical professionals to diagnose our...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 22, 2014 | Hospital Negligence
Most Floridians trust their doctors. When they make a medical diagnosis and recommend treatment options, these patients typically listen, and for good reason. Doctors spend years studying the human body, illnesses, injuries, and procedures in order to adequately...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 22, 2014 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse
In the Spring of 2011, the Miami Herald published a comprehensive multi-part investigative article on ALF abuse and neglect. It was an attempt to shed light on the deplorable conditions elderly, infirm, and vulnerable Floridians were living in at Assisted Living...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 15, 2014 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
There is a lot to worry about when going into or placing a loved one into a nursing home, and malnutrition is one of them. According to a study by the Commonwealth Fund, about one-third of the nation’s 1.6 million nursing home residents are malnourished or...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 9, 2014 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
We all love our elderly relatives. However, when the time comes when one realizes that he or she can no longer care for his or her elderly loved one, the difficult choice of whether or not to utilize a nursing home may become necessary. While the decision to move a...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 2, 2014 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
This blog often discusses nursing home neglect, how to spot signs of neglect, and what can be done if you or a loved one has been injured by nursing home neglect. While that topic is certainly important, it is not, by any means, the only concern elderly individuals...
