Stories of nursing home abuse are difficult to believe. However, nursing home neglect and abuse occur more often than you think. When they happen, both the victim and their family are often at a loss of how to handle the situation. Fortunately, Florida Statute 400.022 and Florida Statute 429.28 protect residents from nursing home abuse.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine offer legal services for victims who have been abused by a nursing employee or administrator. We can investigate your claim, assess your damages, and pursue compensation for you or a loved one’s losses. Contact our Winter Garden personal injury law firm today to get started with your case.
How to Identify Nursing Home Abuse
Abuse can occur in a senior care facility for several months or years before the victim speaks up or the family recognizes what is going on. Even residents may not be aware when someone is abusing them unless the abuse is physical or sexual in nature. In addition, they may feel too embarrassed or intimidated to report abusive behavior.
Warning signs of nursing home abuse may include:
- Changes in medication type or dosage
- Suspicious activity with finances, bank account, or estates/wills
- Complaints or cries for help from the victim
- Symptoms of malnutrition or dehydration
- Symptoms of clinical depression or anxiety disorder
- Allegations from other residents or staff
If you identify nursing home abuse, contact our law firm today. We can look into your claim to determine what occurred and who is at fault.
How Our Attorneys Can Help You with Your Case
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine offer complete legal services that cover all areas of your nursing home abuse claim. We are prepared to help your family in the following ways:
- Providing a legal consultation and guidance
- Gathering evidence that supports your nursing home abuse claim
- Reporting your accident to the state of Florida
- Building your case and advocating for the victim
- Negotiating a settlement with the nursing home’s insurance company
- Taking your case to court, if necessary
Nursing home abuse may include both civil and criminal charges. Your family may be called into court to testify about criminal behavior. If so, our law firm can represent you throughout litigation.
Damages in a Nursing Home Abuse Case
While investigating your case, our attorneys may discover numerous financial and personal losses that the victim incurred. Damages may include medical bills, specialized treatment, therapy for emotional trauma, nursing home fees, or stolen money. In addition, your loved one may also be entitled to receive compensation for pain and suffering or neglect.
Let Us Get Started with Your Nursing Home Case Right Away
If you are in the Winter Garden or central Florida area and you need legal assistance for nursing home abuse, then contact the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine.
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