Michael B. Kornhauser, Esq.

Michael B. Kornhauser is a partner with FIDJ, PLLC. Michael previously spent over 15 years on the other side, counseling nursing homes on day-to-day business operations and defending nursing homes against negligence and wrongful death claims. In that role, Michael gained an unmatched perspective on the inner workings of nursing home operations, the standards by which they are governed, and the way they think.

Now, Michael puts his inside experience to work for those injured by Florida nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, and adult day care centers throughout the state of Florida. Michael’s experience allows him to navigate the complexities of abuse and neglect litigation with an ease not often found among his peers. As a seasoned attorney, Michael has a deep understanding of the nursing home/assisted living facility industry and the legal landscape implicated by abuse and neglect claims. He is well-versed in the arguments, defenses, and strategies often presented by facilities to escape liability and has successfully tried nursing home cases in front of juries throughout the state of Florida. Michael is committed to holding nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, and adult day care centers accountable for their negligent treatment of the most vulnerable members of our society.

Michael handles nursing home, assisted living facility, group home, and adult day care center cases throughout Florida including, but not limited to:

• Amputation

• Aspiration Pneumonia

• Aspiration/Choking

• Bed Sores (also commonly referred to as pressure injuries, pressure sores, pressure ulcers, pressure wounds, and decubitus ulcers)

• Dehydration / Malnutrition

• Delayed Transfer

• Delayed Treatment

• Elopement/Wandering

• Failure to Follow Physician Orders

• Falls / Fractures

• Head Injuries/Subdural Hematomas

• Infections / Sepsis

• Lack of Supervision

• Medication Errors

• Poor Hygiene

• Resident-on-Resident Abuse

• Sexual Abuse

• Staff Abuse / Neglect

• Understaffing

• Unlawful Use of Restraints

• Urinary Tract Infections

• Wrongful Death

Michael is admitted to practice law in each state court throughout Florida, along with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

If you or a loved one has been injured at the hands of a nursing home, assisted living facility, group home, or adult day care center, put Michael’s experience to work for you and submit your information for a free case evaluation.