Baron, Herskowitz & Cohen Trial Lawyers

Baron, Herskowitz & Cohen Trial Lawyers Baron Herskowitz & Cohen represents individuals and families who have suffered personal injuries.

09/14/2026

Jon Herskowitz spoke with WINK News about how Florida’s growing healthcare staffing shortage could directly affect residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

“What’s going to happen? It’s going to be fewer baths, less medication, less meals, less people assisting with transfers, and certainly less supervision,” Jon said.

After more than 30 years litigating nursing home neglect cases, Jon has seen the consequences of understaffing firsthand. But the issue became even more personal when his own mother lived in an assisted living facility.

As facilities lose experienced caregivers, the concern is whether residents will continue receiving the care, attention, and supervision they need.

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A fire, hurricane, or structural failure can force an assisted living facility to evacuate with little warning. What hap...
09/10/2026

A fire, hurricane, or structural failure can force an assisted living facility to evacuate with little warning. What happens next, including where residents go, how medication is transferred, and how families are notified, depends entirely on how prepared the facility was before the emergency occurred.

Florida law requires assisted living facilities to maintain and annually update a comprehensive emergency management plan. Our latest blog explains what that plan should include and the questions every family should ask before an emergency happens.

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When a nursing home resident is injured, families often feel uncertain about what steps to take and whether they have an...
09/09/2026

When a nursing home resident is injured, families often feel uncertain about what steps to take and whether they have any real options. The first priority is always the resident's immediate medical care. Beyond that, documenting what happened, requesting the facility's incident report, and preserving any photographs or written communications are all important early steps.

If you believe the injury resulted from neglect or inadequate care, consulting with an attorney can help you understand whether the facility may be held accountable.

Wishing everyone a happy and relaxing Labor Day! Today, we recognize the hard work, dedication, and contributions of wor...
09/07/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and relaxing Labor Day! Today, we recognize the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers across our communities.

Labor Day weekend brings heavier traffic to Florida's roads and waterways, increasing the risk of crashes and boating ac...
09/04/2026

Labor Day weekend brings heavier traffic to Florida's roads and waterways, increasing the risk of crashes and boating accidents. Impaired driving and boating under the influence also remain significant concerns during the holiday weekend, making it especially important to plan ahead and stay alert.

If you plan to be on the road or the water this weekend, designate a sober driver or vessel operator, allow extra time for holiday traffic and construction zones, and remember that Florida requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a motorized vessel of 10 horsepower or greater to carry proof of completing an approved boating safety course.

09/02/2026

Canadians injured in a car accident while visiting South Florida may have more insurance coverage available than they realize.

Even in a rental car, your Canadian auto policy may still provide important benefits, including underinsured motorist coverage. Coordinating the Florida and Canadian sides of the claim can be key to protecting your recovery.

When families place a loved one in an assisted living facility, they trust that the building itself is safe and properly...
08/31/2026

When families place a loved one in an assisted living facility, they trust that the building itself is safe and properly maintained. A July 2026 roof collapse at a Bradenton facility that forced the evacuation of 157 residents is a reminder of what can happen when serious building problems go unaddressed in a residential care setting.

Florida law requires assisted living facilities to maintain their physical environment in good working order. Our latest blog explains what families should know, what questions to ask, and what to document if they observe unsafe conditions.

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Over more than 37 years as trial lawyers, the attorneys at Baron, Herskowitz & Cohen have handled some of Florida's most...
08/28/2026

Over more than 37 years as trial lawyers, the attorneys at Baron, Herskowitz & Cohen have handled some of Florida's most complex personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death cases. We work with independent medical experts, and we take cases to trial when that is what a client's situation requires.

If you or a family member has been seriously injured and you are not sure what your options are, we are here for that conversation.

There is an important difference between a known surgical risk and a preventable surgical error. Errors that may constit...
08/25/2026

There is an important difference between a known surgical risk and a preventable surgical error. Errors that may constitute malpractice include operating on the wrong site, leaving materials inside the body, anesthesia mistakes, and failure to monitor or respond to complications during or after surgery.

If you or a loved one experienced a serious complication after surgery, requesting the surgical notes and seeking an independent medical opinion are important first steps before making any decisions about a potential claim.

Florida nursing home residents have legally protected rights that do not disappear after admission. These include the ri...
08/24/2026

Florida nursing home residents have legally protected rights that do not disappear after admission. These include the right to receive only medically necessary care, the right to participate in treatment decisions, and the right to be free from restraints used for staff convenience.

Families also have the right to attend care conferences, file grievances without fear of retaliation, and request a full review of a loved one's medical records at any time.

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