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Hurricanes have been changing over the decades. They’ve always been dangerous, but they seem to be getting worse in recent years. For example, in an article from NASA, scientists revealed that they had created a model predicting the rainfall rate in hurricanes. That...
In senior care, the term "nursing home" often conjures images of safety, care and support. Families entrust these facilities to provide their elderly loved ones with the attention and respect they deserve. Unfortunately, not all facilities live up to this expectation,...
The Nursing Home Bill of Rights was established to protect the dignity and freedoms of all nursing home residents. According to the bill, you're entitled to a high standard of care. This means you have the right to be free from abuse, mistreatment and neglect. You...
Homeowners associations (HOA) can play a crucial role in the preservation of community culture and property values. Yet, they set standards for property maintenance and resident behaviors that some people may find frustrating. Local homeowners, therefore, have a...
When bad storms and hurricanes hit, the consequences can last long after the winds and rain have stopped. One of the biggest – and most dangerous – concerns can be the presence of “black water” in your home from storm-related flooding. What is black water? Black water...
Please Take Notice! The One-Year Notice Requirement for Florida Insurance Claims Applies to Policies with Effective Dates On or After December 16, 2022 By: Kelly Fantetti, Esq. For years, Florida Statute Section 627.70132 applied only to windstorm and hurricane...
By: Kelly Fantetti, Esq. For years, Florida Statute Section 627.70132 applied only to windstorm and hurricane claims, and it required that a claim “for loss or damage caused by the peril of windstorm or hurricane is barred unless notice of the claim, supplemental...
Your roof is your home’s first line of defense against weather events, such as hail. It is designed to protect your home from the damage that could otherwise be inflicted. The downside to this, of course, is that the roofing itself can be significantly damaged by the...
Elopement, which involves leaving a safe area unnoticed and unattended, can cause injuries and even threaten the lives of nursing home residents -- especially those with cognitive decline. Since nursing homes must protect and supervise residents, they may be held...
A disturbing new report by the Long Term Care Community Coalition addresses one aspect of nursing home abuse that often isn’t specifically discussed – retaliation (or at least the fear of retaliation). Many residents don’t report negligence or abuse because employees...