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If a nursing home is having problems with bed bugs it may be the tip of the iceberg. It can be a sign that staff is ignoring the health and suffering of residents, the facility is not being kept clean enough and management may not want to spend money to help residents.

Nursing homes have a responsibility to keep residents from harm. You may think of that as preventing falls or bed sores but it’s much more than that. It includes keeping residents away from criminals, including those who are employees and fellow residents.

For those not fluent in Spanish, cuidado means to be careful, and that’s how you should drive when around an 18-wheeler says Boca truck accident lawyer Joe Osborne.

If you are involved in a truck accident, survive and are conscious, you are probably so dazed you may not even remember the accident, let alone be aware of how injured you truly are. Seek medical attention immediately. If there’s any question about your health, ask for an ambulance to come to the scene. At the very least have a family member or friend drive you to the nearest hospital to get examined.

Though there’s a certain amount of pure chance when it comes to getting involved in an accident, do yourself, your family and the public a favor by focusing on driving when you’re behind the wheel and obey the rules of the road to increase the chances you and your passengers will get home safely.

Antibiotic resistant infections can leave nursing home residents vulnerable to major complications, even death, warns Boca nursing home abuse lawyer Joe Osborne. Infections occurring in health care settings are becoming more common and more difficult to treat.

Florida is the home to the most dangerous drivers in the country says Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne, killing thousands each year.

Florida cyclists deaths are double the national rate. Boca bicycle accident injury lawyer Joe Osborne explains how you can protect yourself.

With Florida’s population booming, along with the rest of the country, conflicts with pedestrians seem inevitable says Boca pedestrian accident attorney Joe Osborne.

A person hired to help care for an elderly family member at home can be a blessing or a curse says Boca nursing home abuse attorney Joe Osborne. Most older Floridians would prefer to stay at home rather than live in a nursing home.