Florida Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
Nursing homes have operating procedures and standards set by the government and state and federal law for quality care.
When administrators and staff neglect the elderly in their care in Florida, they break the law, and damages, license suspension and monetary awards are some of the positive results of quality personal injury litigation here in the state.
Large negligence lawsuit winnings can also send a message to corporations that are more focused on the financial gain than providing quality care for those in their care.
It is important to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect.
Many violations are never reported, sometimes out of fear of retribution by those that are caring for them, or because disabilities may hinder their ability to make a clear statement of the facts.
Family members and visitors need to be the ones to take action to protect their loved ones in an assisted living facility or nursing home. Abuse and neglect can happen directly or indirectly. In Florida, indirect neglect may be caused by poor facility conditions, services, food and maintenance of equipment and more. This may cause slip and fall accidents, harm due to over- or under-medication, and malnutrition.
Direct abuse, according to Florida law, is when employees of the long-term-care facility cause physical, sexual, emotional or financial distress to those in their care.
As a friend or loved one of someone living in a long-term care setting, be aware if the person’s attitude or personality changes, or if you see bruising, sores, cuts or other physical traits that are out of the ordinary. Abuse or neglect may be a cause.
Keep track of financial records and be ready to investigate or report issues that you find to the proper authorities. Be sure to contact an attorney or law firm such as RTRLAW to learn about your rights.
For more information about how RTRLAW’s experienced injury attorneys can assist you in protecting your loved ones from abuse and neglect in nursing homes in Florida, contact us today or call toll free 1-833-HIRE-RTR (1-833-447-3787).
Our attorneys are available to meet with you at one of our six convenient offices in Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Lake Worth, or by appointment only in Miami or Jacksonville. If you can’t come to us, we will come to you.
RTRLAW has been serving Florida clients since 1988. We’ve recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements for our clients over the years, and we fight hard to get our clients compensation for their injuries. We work on a contingency basis, which means you will pay NOTHING unless we win your case and recover money for you.
For more details, or for a free, no-obligation case review, please contact us today.
