Nursing Home Negligence Attorney

Suing a Nursing Home for Negligence

Assisted living has become common as the population ages and lives longer than ever. Many great facilities provide excellent care and support to older adults, but unfortunately, nursing home negligence is too common in Florida to be not taken seriously.

Currently, over 2.5 million older adults are living in nursing homes. The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform reported some unfortunate facts.10% of nursing homes were accused of severe elder abuse that resulted in death or serious injury. And 33% of long-term care facilities were cited for abuse and neglect.

These are just some quick facts to show that elder abuse is real. Some nursing homes, unfortunately, put profits over care.

If you suspect that your loved ones are facing abuse in a nursing home or other care facility, People For Law is there to assist you. Our nursing home negligence lawyers have years of experience in assisting our elderly in receiving the care and compensation they deserve. We make sure they receive the most fair compensation, and we believe in fighting for what is right.

What is Nursing Home Negligence?

Nursing home negligence is abuse caused by negligence or lack of support to elderly ones in an assisted care facility. As we grow older, our bones weaken, we can develop bedsores if left in the same position for long hours, and we have more trouble moving.

In nursing homes, our elderly are largely dependent on the care and compassion of doctors and staff members. When they fail to deliver the standard of care required for our loved ones, especially the elderly, the outcome can be catastrophic.

Parameters that Define Negligence in a Nursing Home

Nursing home negligence can be challenging to find out. An occasional bedsore or bruise cannot be considered negligence on the part of the home.

Nursing home negligence can take several forms, including: 

Medical Neglect

• Inability to provide proper medical care for existing issues
• Failure to move immobile or partially immobile patients
• Failure to report signs of infections and illness to the proper medical staff. 

Neglect of Basic Needs

• Failure to provide safe drinking water or food
• Unclean bedroom and common areas 

Emotional Neglect

• Isolating elderly residents
• Not providing mobility aids, including canes, wheelchairs, etc. 

Neglect of Personal Hygiene

• Not grooming the residents, including brushing their teeth and keeping them clean
• Not changing the outfits of the residents regularly
• Failure to regularly check on residents

Damages that Can be Secured in a Nursing Home Negligence Case

If you suspect your loved ones have faced negligence or abuse by a nursing home staff member or volunteer, People For Law has the experience, expertise, and dedication to secure the damages you and your family deserve, including:

• Full medical expenses
• Damages due to pain and suffering
• Possible punitive damages
• Relocation expenses
• Damages due to loss of enjoyment of life

Our pool of Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys has the resources and knowledge of the complexities of nursing home negligence law necessary to prove your case.