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In Florida, nursing home abuse lawyers at Timothy H. David, P.A. offer their legal expertise on your case. Contact one of our attorneys today to learn more.





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Florida Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys - Lawyers at Timothy H. David, P.A. in Orlando

In Florida, nursing home abuse is one of the most common and disturbing types of elderly neglect handled by our lawyers. Sadly, because of the current practices of nursing homes in Florida, our elderly population is vulnerable to nursing home abuse and neglect. Hiring nursing home abuse attorneys who can find and prove neglect is essential in helping put these practices to an end. At Timothy H. David, P.A., we are dedicated to providing representation in cases involving nursing home, assisted living, and long term care facilities. The following is a list of ways in which the elderly can suffer abuse in a nursing home:


Malnutrition and Dehydration

One of the most common forms of Florida nursing home abuse handled by our attorneys, malnutrition and dehydration occurs when nursing home staff, acting through negligence or on purpose, neglect the nutritional needs of a resident. Often, the resident cannot assert their need for food or water, enabling the nursing home staff to exhibit this kind of negligence. Malnutrition and dehydration can lead to severe weight loss, kidney failure, and a host of other problems. If you live in Florida and a loved one has suffered this kind of nursing home abuse, our lawyers can help. Contact our nursing home lawyers to schedule a consultation.

Pressure Sores

Pressure sores can occur when a bedridden resident is not adequately turned. In cases of nursing home abuse, these can be signs of neglect. Pressure sores can be painful, and, if not adequately cared for, they can become infected and lead to more serious problems. If a loved one has pressure sores, they may be a victim of nursing home abuse. Contact our Florida nursing home abuse attorneys to see if you have a case against your nursing home.

Falls

Many times, a nursing home may be negligent in the maintenance of its facilities and in the proper service to its residents. Such negligence can lead to falls, which can cause broken bones and painful fractures – debilitating injuries to an elderly person. If a loved one has fallen in their nursing home in Florida, it may be due to some form of nursing home abuse, and our lawyers can help. We can help you to file a case against the nursing home and win financial compensation for medical bills and other problems associated with a fall. Contact our nursing home lawyers today.

Financial Exploitation

Another form of nursing home abuse occurs when the elderly are victimized by financial exploitation. Regardless of the cause, exploitation of our most venerable citizens should not be taken lightly. Especially because many of these people lack the means to defend themselves from such exploitation, the potential for financial loss and subsequent suffering is very large. If a loved one has been the victim of financial exploitation, especially at the hands of a nursing home employee, Florida law states that you may have a case for nursing home abuse or elderly abuse. Contact our nursing home abuse attorneys for more information on your rights in the face of elderly exploitation.

Verbal Abuse

Though there may be no physical signs of verbal abuse, cruel verbal treatment of a nursing home resident can be one of the most debilitating forms of nursing home abuse. Our Florida nursing home abuse lawyers are experienced in handling these difficult cases, which need complex psychological and medical assessment to prove the presence of such treatment in court. While the signs of such abuse may not be immediately present, its effects can be devastating, leading to mental problems, sickness, and even death. If you believe that a loved one has experienced verbal abuse in a nursing home, contact our Florida nursing home abuse attorneys to schedule a consultation.

Physical Abuse

Because of their physical dependence, nursing home residents are easy targets of physical abuse. This kind of maltreatment of the elderly is absolutely unacceptable, and deserves severe punishment to both the perpetrator and the nursing home that allowed abuse to occur. Physical abuse encompasses both sexual assault and any form of physical maltreatment. If you believe that a relative has been physically abused by a nursing home employee, don’t hesitate to seek representation from a nursing home abuse attorney. Report the abuse and remove the resident from the home. Then contact our Florida nursing home abuse lawyers to help you with your case.

Choking/Aspiration

Choking, by depriving oxygen to the brain, can cause brain damage, and even death. While such an injury may appear to be accidental, nursing homes can be held accountable. If the choking occurred because the patient was not properly monitored, it is the fault of the nursing home, and your loved one may have a nursing home abuse case. Contact our Florida nursing home abuse attorneys for more information if a loved one has been hurt through choking in a nursing home.

Medication Errors

Nursing home staff are responsible for seeing that residents receive the proper medication in a timely manner. If medication is not delivered correctly, there can be serious consequences to the health of a resident. In Florida, medication error on the part of the nursing home constitutes nursing home abuse, and our lawyers can help you file a case. If a loved one has been harmed due to medication, you may have a medical malpractice case. Contact our nursing home abuse attorneys to help you file a case for negligence on the part of the home.

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If you live in Florida and have a nursing home abuse case, contact our lawyers today. The attorneys at Timothy H. David, P.A. have experience in nursing home abuse cases and may be able to help you obtain compensation for your claim.