If you or your loved one is among the thousands of people in nursing homes today, you will want to be sure that the best treatment is available and the staff is competent and is giving the patient full rights. Unfortunately, there are a growing number of cases of nursing home abuse and neglect, as facilities get desperate to cut cost and hire staff who are not skilled or even unstable. Some might even hire ex-convicts to care for the elderly, a phenomenon which is rare, but happens. If you suspect abuse, contact our Florida nursing home attorneys who will help counsel you or your loved once concerning the best course of action.

Florida is a state that is popular with the elderly, and the right Florida nursing home abuse attorneys will be quite experienced in dealing with the issues that you or your loved one are facing.

Signs of abuse vary, and can include neglect (unsanitary conditions, dehydrations, frequent infections, malnutrition, and medical neglect.) Physical abuse includes physical punishment or confining to a room, unexplained injuries, or providing medicine without doctor supervision. Emotional abuse may also be a problem; observe how nursing home staff treat your loved one and how your loved one responds to them. Since there are a wide variety of types of nursing home abuse, it's a good idea to consult our lawyers who can tell you what signs indicate a civil or criminal suit.

 Our Florida nursing home abuse attorney will first ask you the nature of your complaint or complaints. He or she might be able to recommend many other things you are entitled to in a civil suit. Physical abuse often has a mental component, and it is common for nursing home patients who were physically abused also to sue for emotional anguish and neglect. One of the most challenging aspects of bringing an abuse case of an elderly person is to prove that the injuries were caused by staff at the facility. It is very easy for the workers to allege the patient fell, for instance, or is senile and is making up stories. However, our Florida nursing home abuse lawyers who are experienced in this area will be able to deal with any excuses made by the defendant, and will be able to suggest ways of proving that injuries were indeed caused by the nursing home. A geriatric psychologist may be of assistance as a witness, especially one who is familiar with your loved one's medical problems and past mental state.

When discussing the case with our Florida nursing home abuse attorneys, you will need to decide whether you want to conduct an investigation, to bring a civil suit or to press criminal charges. The nature of the legal action depends on the situation. Criminal charges, for instance, are intended to punish, while a civil suit is intended to award damages to the victim.

Contact our experienced Florida nursing home abuse attorneys today for help with your case. 800-429-4529