Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Cases
Although
many of the Florida nursing homes do a good job of caring for their residents,
occassionally nursing home residents can become victims of neglect and even
abuse. The result can be pain and suffering or even premature death. Due to
a resident's age and health, they may not be capable of alerting others of
what they are going through. Laws do require that nursing homes have a plan
of care and also maintain proper staffing to provide all the care detailed
in their care plan. Residents of nursing homes have patient rights and certain
protections under the law.
Types of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse: The most common types of elder neglect and abuse are malnutrition, dehydration, falls, pressure sores, infections and even assaults. Staffing and training deficiencies are often the cause of these injuries. There may even be other residents within the facility who are also being neglected or abused.
How To Contact Cohen & Juda About Your Case: If you or someone you know has been involved in some type of nursing home abuse or neglect, simply complete the Case Information Form below or call us at (954) 424-1440.
If you are in Miami, Palm Beach or elsewhere in Florida you can call us toll free at 1-866-324-7333. By completing the form, we can better serve you by reviewing your details and can promptly get back in contact with you. All information is confidential.