NURSING HOME OWNER FACES NEGLECT CHARGES

NURSING HOME OWNER FACES NEGLECT CHARGES

NURSING HOME OWNER FACES NEGLECT CHARGES 150 150 Dan Frith

The owner and manager of a Palmetto, Florida nursing home has been arrested on a charge of neglecting an elderly person in connection with a large lesion found on the face of a resident. According to a report from the Palmetto Police Department, 85-year-old Ronald Larsen began living at the Palmetto Guest House in June, 2005. Jacqueline Dorelien took over the home in July of the following year.

The lesion was present when Dorelien took charge, but grew during the next few months, eventually rupturing into a large open wound. The report says Dorelien failed to get medical help for the man, despite the advice of doctors.

Follow this sad story of neglect in the Bradenton Herald.

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Dan Frith

Dan Frith has over 25 years of experience representing individuals and families in cases of medical malpractice throughout Virginia. He has been named "Best Medical Malpractice Attorney" by Roanoker Magazine and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. To speak with Dan, contact him by email at dfrith@frithlawfirm.com.

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