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Florida Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
When it is not possible for an elderly person to live alone or for the family to provide care, nursing homes and assisted living facilities may be the only option. Some of these facilities provide good care from responsible, qualified staff. Unfortunately, some nursing homes cut corners to save money and do not provide the treatment they should.
If a family member has been injured, abused or suffered wrongful death at a nursing home, you may be wondering where to turn. While nothing can undo the damage, holding a nursing home responsible for negligence may prevent injuries and accidents from occurring again. Many families find that it is also a way to seek justice for their loved ones. Please call the Law Offices of Charles R. Scully at 866-611-4205 to schedule a free consultation with one of our St. Petersburg nursing home neglect attorneys.
What Is Nursing Home Neglect?
Nursing home neglect is a failure to provide fundamental services to residents such as adequate supervision, proper medical care, food and clothing, and shelter. Failures such as these can result in:
- Physical, mental and emotional abuse
- Sexual assault
- Bedsores
- Falls and broken hips
- Dehydration
- Malnutrition
- Medication errors
- Nurse and physician negligence
- Inadequate staffing and understaffing
- Transportation injuries
- Restraint injuries
- Wandering off and elopement
We seek compensation for injuries and wrongful death caused by nursing home negligence. Our attorneys understand that your family is going through a difficult time and will handle your case with compassion and diligence.
Pasco County Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
For a free consultation, please call 866-611-4205 or contact us online. We have offices in St. Petersburg and Spring Hill. If we accept your case, you pay no attorney's fee unless we recover damages for you.
