When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect them to be cared for, not neglected or abused. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse can happen, leaving vulnerable residents with injuries, illness, or worse. If you suspect a loved one has been mistreated in a nursing home, GOLDLAW is ready to investigate and hold the facility accountable.
Our firm, which is supported by nurse paralegals and board-certified attorneys, has won more than $1 billion recovered for injured clients across South Florida. Our personal injury lawyers in Boynton Beach have the experience and resources to take on even the largest nursing home chains.
Schedule a free consultation with us to learn more about you and your loved one’s legal options, and get started with a trusted Boynton Beach nursing home abuse lawyer from our firm.
Damages Our Boynton Beach Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Will Pursue for You
Nursing home neglect and abuse can leave lasting physical and emotional scars on residents and their families. In these situations, Florida law allows victims to pursue compensation for all the ways that abuse or neglect has impacted their physical, financial, and psychological well-being.
Our nursing home abuse lawyers in Boynton Beach will assess the financial setbacks, physical limitations, and other challenges your loved one has been left with and pursue a settlement that reflects all of it. Depending on your unique situation, our team may pursue any of the following damages:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Relocation costs
- Loss of dignity
- Emotional distress
- Wrongful death damages
Every case is different, and the value of your claim depends on the severity of the harm and how it’s affected your family. Our nurse paralegals and dedicated legal teams know how to build a strong case and fight for every dollar you deserve. We also work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win.
For a free legal consultation with a nursing home abuse lawyer serving Boynton Beach, call 561-222-2222
Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect We Handle
Nursing home abuse and neglect can take many forms, and some are harder to spot than others. If you suspect your loved one is being mistreated at an elder care facility, don’t wait to reach out to our firm. Our Boynton Beach nursing home abuse attorneys handle cases involving:
- Physical abuse: This may include hitting, restraining, or otherwise causing bodily harm to a resident.
- Emotional or verbal abuse: This often involves intimidation, humiliation, or isolation that causes psychological harm.
- Sexual abuse: This type of abuse involves non-consensual sexual contact or behavior toward a resident.
- Neglect: Neglect occurs when the facility fails to provide food, water, hygiene, or medical care that residents need.
- Financial exploitation: This involves stealing money, property, or manipulating a resident for financial gain.
- Bedsores: Bedsores are painful, preventable wounds that occur when residents are left in one position for too long.
- Falls and inadequate supervision: This often happens due to understaffing or failure to monitor at-risk residents.
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How Our Team Will Help You and Your Loved One After Nursing Home Abuse
Taking on a nursing home and its insurance company isn’t something you should do without skilled legal assistance. Our Boynton Beach nursing home abuse lawyers are here to handle every part of your case so that you can focus on your loved one’s care and recovery.
Here’s what our firm will do to get the settlement you and your family member need to move past this unfortunate incident:
- Investigate your case by reviewing medical records, staffing logs, and facility history to find evidence of neglect or abuse
- Work with medical experts who can confirm the harm your loved one suffered and how it happened
- Report the abuse to the proper authorities to ensure the facility is held accountable and other residents are protected
- Deal with the facility, staff, and insurance companies so your family doesn’t have to
- Calculate how much compensation your loved one needs to put this unfortunate incident in the past
- Negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement
- Fight for compensation in court, if the insurer fails to offer the payment you and your family member deserve
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What to Do If You Suspect Your Loved One Is Being Abused or Neglected
Trusting your instincts can make all the difference when it comes to protecting someone you love. If you notice unexplained injuries, sudden changes in behavior, or anything that feels off about the care your loved one is receiving, here are the steps you should take right away:
- Talk to your loved one privately and ask how they’re being treated
- Document any visible injuries, bruises, bedsores, or signs of poor hygiene with photos and notes
- Request a copy of your loved one’s medical and care records from the facility
- Report your concerns to the nursing home administrator in writing and keep a copy for your records
- Contact the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to file a formal complaint
- Consider moving your loved one to a safer facility if you believe they’re in immediate danger
- Avoid confronting staff aggressively, as this can sometimes lead to retaliation against your loved one
- Reach out to our nursing home abuse attorney in Boynton Beach as soon as possible
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Schedule a Free Consultation With a Trusted Nursing Home Abuse Attorney From Our Team
If you suspect a loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in a nursing home, don’t wait to get answers. GOLDLAW’s lawyers are ready to review your case, explain your options, and fight to get the justice and compensation your family member deserves.
When you work with our team, you will never get a bill from us because we work on contingency. This means that you only owe us money when we win compensation for you, and our fee is simply a percentage of your final award or settlement.
Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll meet with you to discuss your loved one’s situation, answer any questions you have about filing a claim for damages, and explain how our Boynton Beach nursing home abuse lawyer will help you. Get GOLDLAW and get the help you need and the compensation you deserve.
