Nursing home abuse involves the neglect, mistreatment, or harming of an elderly resident in a medical care facility. Nursing home abuse may take the form of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or financial exploitation. Although numerous state and federal laws are in place to protect these vulnerable elderly residents from harm, a 2001 congressional report found that, over a two-year period, one in every three American nursing homes was cited for an abuse violation. Ten percent of these violations were serious enough to either cause residents actual harm or place them in immediate jeopardy of serious injury or death. At McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A., our Orlando, Central Florida nursing home abuse lawyers are experienced in this type of personal injury litigation and will help you get the compensation to which you are entitled.
Federal regulations require all nursing homes to have written policies called the Nursing Home Resident's Bill of Rights. Further, nursing homes are required to present these policies to any resident that requests them. The typical nursing home Bill of Rights should afford residents the right to:
If you or a loved one has been denied these rights or has been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused, contact McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A. At our Orlando, Central Florida firm, our nursing home abuse lawyers will carefully evaluate your claim and help you obtain the fair compensation to which you are entitled.
Since nursing home abuse is often committed by trusted authority figures, many victims are afraid, unwilling, or unable to report it. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, for every reported case of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, five additional incidents are unreported. Because of this, it is essential for loved ones to be familiar with the warning signs of nursing home abuse and neglect. These include:
If you suspect that a loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, contact our lawyers. Victims may be entitled to monetary compensation for past and future medical expenses as well as for non-economic damages (loss of quality of life, emotional distress, and pain and suffering). At McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A., in Orlando, our nursing home abuse lawyers can help you hold the individuals responsible for these injuries liable for their actions.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, immediately document and report the problem. Make your report in writing, date it, and keep a copy for yourself. Include the following in your report:
You should report nursing home abuse to:
At McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A., we offer Orlando and Central Florida nursing home abuse victims determined representation. Contact our lawyers for a case examination and learn how we can help you through this process.
Our Orlando, Central Florida nursing home abuse lawyers represent elderly victims who have been physically, sexually, or emotionally abused, or financially exploited. Contact McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A., and schedule a case consultation if you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse. Our lawyers have an impressive track record of significant nursing home abuse verdicts and settlements, and have the experience and knowledge necessary for obtaining just compensation for your claim.
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