As more people spend their golden years in retirement homes, there are increasing cases of abuse in nursing homes and more such cases being reported. Florida is a state which is seen as being hospitable to the elderly, and many people retire here. While many long-term care facilities are located all over the state, some are better-run than others. You can check out a nursing home before placing a parent and loved one there, and feel certain it is the right choice, only to find out later abuse or neglect has occurred. Even choosing a recommended facility or a facility with less-restrictive visiting hours is not guarantee of an abuse-free residence. Changes in staff may negatively impact your loved one's care.

Signs of abuse or neglect can be markedly noticeable, like unexplained injuries (bruises or even broken bones) or they can be more subtle, like gradual malnutrition or a lack of sanitation. Medication mismanagement can also be the result of nursing home abuse. If there's a physical injury, take pictures; if you witness verbal abuse, write down what you heard as soon as possible. Contact our lawyers as soon as you become aware of the problem so that you can be advised about pursuing the case. If you're concerned about your loved one's immediate well-being or safety, consider finding another facility as soon as you can.

Many people in such situations are not sure where they should turn. Contact our West Palm Beach nursing home attorneys, experienced in dealing with issues of abuse and neglect cases in long-term care facilities. Given the number of nursing homes in the state, it is not difficult to find our lawyers in Florida who are experienced in dealing with cases of nursing homes. At Bernstein & maryanoff, our West Palm Beach nursing home attorneys are skilled and experienced in all eder abuse cases.

Once you have contacted our West Palm Beach nursing home attorneys, you will need to outline for our attorneys the nature of your complaint. One of the biggest challenges is proving the injuries were inflicted by nursing home staff and were not the result of your loved one's condition or a fall. Our nursing home attorneys know how to deal with excuses from the defendants and their claims and will spend time researching your case and collecting evidence such as paper documentation and witness accounts. It is essential that you have evidence of abuse, and have your loved one examined by a doctor as soon as there is any suspicion of mistreatment. You will need to collect evidence in order to make a case, and our West Palm Beach nursing home attorneys can advise you on the best way to go about finding evidence.

Contact the experienced nursing home attorneys at our firm today to get help with your case. 800-429-4529