Category: Elder Abuse

21 Apr 2014 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Welcome to the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Blog

The Accidents Safe blog was set up to help keep our clients and the public informed of important safety information that potentially could effect their every day lives.  Auto recalls, defective tires, car seats and many other products or medications…
01 May 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Are Nursing Homes Ready For Hurricane Season

The Hurricane season will be upon us very shortly.  We all recall the devastation and loss of life last year, specifically with the elderly left alone or in an ill prepared nursing facility.  We will lose power, that’s a given.  So, if…
08 Jan 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Elderly Residents Die in Broward County Nursing Home that Lost Power During Hurricane Irma, Prompting Action by State Officials

The most tragic story to emerge from September’s Hurricane Irma was the death of numerous residents at a Broward County nursing home when its air conditioning system failed without a backup generator to keep residents cool.  According to…
16 Jun 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Nursing Home Abuse Resources

As people get older, many move into nursing homes for care and compassion during
03 Jun 2015 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Financial Exploitation Part I - The Most Prevalent Form of Elder Abuse

Senior citizens are considered the most vulnerable group in America second only to children.  As our population ages, financial fraud targeting elders is expected to increase dramatically. Financial exploitation consists of several types of…
24 Mar 2015 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Elderly Victims of Sexual Abuse

Laszlo Molnar, the owner of an elder care home in Auburn, Washington, was arrested last Fall for raping an 83-year-old resident in his care. The disturbing assault was caught on a hidden camera installed by relatives of the woman, who suffers…
28 Oct 2014 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Nursing Home Neglect: How to Tell if Your Loved One is Suffering

When elderly loved ones get to the point where they cannot be left alone safely, most families have no alternative to placing them in a nursing home or other institution, especially when physical limitations are combined with signs of dementia.…