According to the Florida Health Care Association, there are 691 licensed nursing homes in the Sunshine State, which means it is extremely difficult to police the activities of every home, let alone the way that every resident in each home is being treated. As the loved one of somebody living in a nursing home, you must monitor your loved one’s condition on a regular basis if you want to ensure they are not being mistreated.
If you come to suspect that your loved one has been mistreated in any way, our Windermere personal injury lawyers will help you investigate and bring forth any legal action that is warranted. Call our team at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today for a free consultation.
Nursing Home Abuse Is a Real Problem
Average people—particularly those with a loved one living in a nursing home—might be appalled to see figures regarding the prevalence of nursing home abuse. According to the World Health Organization, staffers report abusing patients at an alarming rate, and there is a chance that instances of abuse will continue to rise.
Some of the forms of abuse that may occur in a nursing home, according to the National Institute on Aging, include:
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Neglect
- Abandonment
Additionally, nursing home residents may be vulnerable to:
- Psychological abuse
- Financial exploitation
While the signs of each of these forms of abuse may differ, they may also overlap. If you begin to see changes in your loved one’s personality that could be indicative of mistreatment, call our team at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine for a free consultation.
Act if You See Signs of Mistreatment
If you suspect that changes in your loved one’s appearance or behavior could be indications of any form of mistreatment, it is important that you:
- Call law enforcement and any other protective agency you believe could assist.
- Do what you can to move your loved one to a safe location.
- Reach out to a law firm if you believe that legal action may be warranted.
Some of the signs that may indicate your loved one has been mistreated could include:
- Changes in your loved one’s personality, especially negative changes such as being withdrawn, becoming agitated easily, and lashing out physically or verbally.
- Physical wounds or injuries that cannot be explained or appear frequently.
- Bedsores, infections, and other possible signs that your loved one is being neglected.
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, these are just some of the many possible signs of mistreatment, and they may be cause for not only action by law enforcement, but also legal action. A Windermere nursing home abuse lawyer may be able to assist your loved one by:
- Collecting evidence of mistreatment.
- Bringing a personal injury lawsuit against nursing home leadership and individual perpetrators of mistreatment.
- Arguing for compensation on your loved one’s behalf.
Call Our Team at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Today
Our Windermere nursing home abuse lawyers want to ensure that your loved one is safe from any further harm, and that they have a shot at obtaining financial justice for the harm they have endured. Call our team at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today for a free consultation.
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