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Car Accident

Back Up! Increasing Stopping Distance Prevents a Palm Beach Car Accident

Knowing how far to travel behind other cars is key to avoiding a Palm Beach car accident. Many drivers follow too closely at high speeds, leaving them far too little braking time. Others know that they should follow...

Product Liability and Design Defects

Product liability" is the area of the law enabling recovery for those injured by defective products. Some commentators suggest it reflects a balance between the benefits that society as a whole reaps from technological developments ve...

Social Security Disability

There are 2 disability programs that are administered by Social Security: Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs require a finding of "total disability", SSD provides benefits to individuals who have an employment history while S...

Q: Will I have to pay anything to hire a lawyer for my accident case?

A: Most, if not all, lawyers who represent personal injury victims, do so on what is known as a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee means that there is...

Resources For Our Clients

The Law Team at Fetterman & Associates has provided a list of useful resources to help answer your Florida accident questions. If you need to speak with one of our Palm Beach accident attorneys or Port St. Lucie auto accident lawyers, please contact us today.

Frequently Asked Questions for Palm Beach Accident Lawyers

 

Q: How are Florida nursing homes regulated?

A: When you have an elderly family member living in a Florida nursing home, you want to feel comfortable knowing that they are receiving the best care possible.  You also want to be reassured that the facility is being regulated and that your loved one is protected from Florida nursing home abuse.

Nursing homes are regulated by state and federal laws.  The Nursing Home Reform Act is a federal law that offers protection for nursing home residents.  This law was enacted in 1987 and governs facilities that receive funds under Medicaid and Medicare programs.  The Nursing Home Reform Act regulates the care, staffing, privacy, recordkeeping and quality of treatment in U.S. nursing homes.

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration’s Bureau of Long Term Care Services  oversees the state licensure and Medicare and Medicaid certification of nursing homes throughout the state.  The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program also advocates for the rights of nursing home residents.

If you suspect that your loved one has been the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, contact a Palm Beach nursing home abuse lawyer at Fetterman & Associates.