Gordon & Doner donates new bicycles to club members

“Gordon & Doner is responsible for the huge smiles we saw on those kids’ faces today,” said Anne McCormick, the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County. “These beautiful new bicycles will ensure our Members are getting tons of fresh air, fun and exercise, and for some Members, they’ll provide transportation from their homes to school and the Clubs.”

The Club Members received the bicycles through the Build-A-Bike program at the 18th Annual Treasure Coast Cycling Classic in downtown Stuart. The race featured 400 riders from around Florida and the Southeast.

Representatives from the Martin County Sheriff's Office provided Club Members with safety tips and then set up an obstacle course where Members enjoyed their first ride. The Sheriff's Office also donated new helmets for Club Members to wear at all times.

“We are proud to be part of an event that promotes bicycle safety for children,” said Robert Gordon, founding partner of Gordon & Doner.

Before returning home with their new bicycles, Members took a victory lap down East Ocean Boulevard in front of cheering spectators.

About Gordon & Doner

The law firm of Gordon & Doner has been serving the community for over 17 years. Their practice areas include Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Defective Products, Workers’ Compensation, Veterans Benefits and First-Party Insurance Claims. Gordon & Doner has offices in Palm Beach Gardens, Stuart, Pembroke Pines and Fort Lauderdale. Call (772) 337-3333 or visit www.ForTheInjured.com for more information.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County ( http://www.bgcmartin.org ) inspires and enables all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. To achieve this, trained youth development professionals offer children ages 6 to 18 a very low-cost, comprehensive curriculum after school and during the summers.

Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence Cases Still Prevalent ...

Our Coral Springs law firm has handled numerous nursing home neglect and negligence cases since 1998 throughout Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15th, 2011. The National Center on Elder Abuse, regulated by the U.S. Administration on Aging, is encouraging people to learn about events taking place that day to help prevent elder abuse. They would also like people to show their support for the cause by wearing purple on June 15th.

Unfortunately, elder abuse and neglect happen all too often in nursing home facilities. Many of these cases go unreported and unresolved. In fact, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse , for every abuse or neglect case reported, around five cases are not reported.

Common types of nursing home negligence include untreated bed sores, dehydration, injuries from falling, and physical or mental abuse. Headlines from the past decade show that elder neglect and abuse in nursing homes continue to be a major issue of concern. In 2001, CBS News reported an increase in elder abuse, including examples of punching, choking, and kicking of residents.

A 2003 USA Today report revealed that less than 2 percent of the 16,437 Medicaid and Medicare-certified nursing homes in the U.S. did not have violations in the past four years.

In 2008, the New York Times reported that 94 percent of nursing homes committed violations of federal health and safety standards.

Unfortunately, there are many nursing home employees who just don't care about what they do, and just don't care about whom they are required to take care of. Part of the problem is that CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) are woefully underpaid, particularly in Florida. And unfortunately, some of the tasks that CNAs have to perform, including cleaning adult elderly patients of their bowel and bladder movements, are not some of the most rewarding things to be involved in. In addition, many nursing home patients have Alzheimer's, and they may not be easy to deal with, so there is always the potential for a vengeful employee to mistreat a nursing home resident.

Our firm offers useful information on our website regarding the common types of elder abuse, tips to select the right nursing home, as well as ways to protect your loved ones from abuse while they are in a nursing home.

Our Coral Springs personal injury lawyers represent people with cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, and product liability. We help people throughout Broward county, such as those in Pompano Beach, Parkland, Tamarac, Margate, Fort Lauderdale, Weston and Davie. Contact us for a free initial consultation toll-free at 1-877-853-7466 to talk about your case, or visit our website for more information.

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