Getting help after a loved one faces abuse or neglect in a long-term care facility can help you feel confident as you navigate the legal process. A Fort Pierce nursing home abuse lawyer from our team at GOLDLAW can offer the compassionate and personalized support you need in this challenging time.
We’ve helped thousands of clients, and we’re ready to discuss your unique needs when you contact us for a risk-free initial consultation. Reach out now to learn more about how our Fort Pierce personal injury lawyers can help.
Reasons to Choose Our Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Fort Pierce, FL
Our team at GOLDLAW has the training and experience to stand up for your family after an act of abuse or neglect in a nursing home. We handle every aspect of your legal claim, answer all your questions, and ensure you understand exactly what you need to do every step of the way.
We focus on investigating what happened in order to establish negligence for an act of abuse. We’ll carefully assess the facts so we can identify all liable parties, which could include employees at the home, the care facility itself, visitors to the home, or other parties.
We’re ready to fight for maximum compensation on your behalf. We know how to handle insurance settlement negotiations and can also handle litigation on your behalf if you need to file a lawsuit through the County Court in St. Lucie County in town on 2nd St. or the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court.
We Work on Contingency
Our team handles care home abuse claims on a contingency-fee basis. You will never get a bill while we’re working on your claim. Instead, we only receive payment for our legal fees after we’ve fully resolved your case.
Our law firm will receive a percentage of the final financial award provided to your family as payment for our services. You can reach out now to learn more about this payment system.
For a free legal consultation with a nursing home abuse lawyer serving Fort Pierce, call 561-222-2222
Compensation for Your Nursing Home Abuse Claim
Our nursing home abuse attorneys in Fort Pierce can focus on bringing your family the funds you need to cover your loved one’s medical bills, emotional distress, and other losses. We track all the expenses your family sustained so we can determine a fair value for your claim.
We can focus on determining your eligibility for compensation if you believe a loved one faced abuse at local facilities.
We Have a Reputation for Success
Our team at GOLDLAW knows how to handle nursing home abuse cases, securing more than $1.1 million for families who turned to us for help with these claims. You can check out our case results to see specific examples of our work.
Keep in mind that our past successes do not guarantee our future results.
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What to Do if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
If you suspect that a loved one has experienced abuse or neglect in a care facility, make sure that you:
- Report the Abuse: Notify the appropriate authorities about any kind of abuse. In some cases, that means telling the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), calling the Florida Abuse Hotline, or contacting the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. You may also need to contact the Fort Pierce Police Department.
- Get Medical Care for Your Loved One: Abuse and neglect can result in dangerous health conditions, like bedsores and even sepsis. Your loved one may need treatment at facilities like HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital on S 23rd St.
- Reach Out to Us for Help: Take the next step in the legal process by reaching out to our skilled team for help. Get GOLDLAW and get the help you need and the compensation you deserve.
Find out more about how we can help by reaching out for a risk-free initial consultation.
Call or text 561-222-2222 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form
Deadlines for Nursing Home Abuse Claims
Generally, Florida gives you two years to file a lawsuit against the party responsible for an act of abuse, under Florida Statutes § 400.0233. However, this deadline can shift and vary based on the unique circumstances faced by your family.
We need to carefully review your situation before we can give you more specific information about the deadlines you face.
How Long Nursing Home Abuse Cases Take
Most of the nursing home abuse cases we handle will take under a year to resolve. However, the time it takes to secure compensation for your family will vary based on factors like the extent of your loved one’s injuries and the evidence that we can collect.
We’re ready to begin work on your case today.
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Talk to Us About Your Legal Needs in Fort Pierce, FL
You can take charge of your legal situation by hiring a Fort Pierce nursing home abuse attorney from our team at GOLDLAW. We have the experience, training, and resources to handle these complex claims, and we believe in offering our clients personalized care and support.
