The Briggs Law Firm Blog

One of the biggest issues seniors face whether they are in their own homes or at a nursing facility is bedsores. When someone remains immobile for an extended period of time, ulcers appear on the skin where the person has lain, and bedsores can be extremely dangerous...

Everyone likes to think of nursing homes as places that senior citizens can feel safe. Unfortunately, many dangers lurk in nursing homes that can result in injuries and fatalities. One accident or unsafe condition can have severe consequences for elderly people. With...

Numerous senior citizens rely on nursing homes to receive the care and companionship they need. As of 2015, Florida had over 70,000 people living in assisted care facilities in the state. Many of these facilities take great care to ensure residents are safe....

When one puts a loved one in a nursing home, he or she is sure to visit often and make sure that staff is caring well for the elderly family member. Most people know how to discover typical nursing home abuses such as malnutrition, development of bed sores or even...