Nursing Home Abuse Attorney in West Palm Beach

Nursing home abuse encompasses various violations that occur at certain nursing homes. These include but are not limited to physical abuse, emotional abuse, nursing home neglect, financial exploitation, and medical neglect.

The first thing you need to do is ensure that your loved ones receive appropriate medical attention if needed. While at it, make sure you obtain a copy of the medical report. 

Next, take photographic evidence, keep a record of incidents, and talk to your loved one about their experiences. Report the abuse to the nursing home management and the appropriate authorities. Not sure where to start? Here’s a detailed guide on reporting nursing home abuse in Florida. Finally, contact Morgan and Morgan for a free case evaluation.

A nursing home abuse attorney can help establish the facts about your case to identify whoever is responsible for the abuse meted out to you or your loved one. They will conduct a thorough investigation, collect critical evidence to prove abuse, assess the extent of the harm caused to you or a loved one, and create a legal strategy to protect your rights.

Various parties can be held accountable for nursing home abuse, including the nursing home staff, management, administrators, and even third-party contractors who interact with residents. Your attorney will help identify the negligent or abusive parties and take appropriate legal action against them.

You have two years from the date of the incident to file a claim. However, this time limit may be extended under specific circumstances. A good example is when there is an intentional concealment or misrepresentation of facts that prevent you or a loved one from filing a claim sooner. In that case, your attorney may be able to raise this issue with the court and request an extension to the deadline.

At Morgan and Morgan, we have the experience and resources to take on nursing homes that violate the rights of their residents. While no amount of compensation can erase the traumatic effects of the abuse you have gone through at a nursing home, it can help you feel whole again, settle costly medical bills, and more. 

Tell us about your case today. We might be able to help.