Orlando, Florida Assisted Living Lawyer
At Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier, LLP, victims statewide can retain an experienced Orlando, Florida assisted living lawyer with decades of experiencing helping clients obtain fair compensation for their injuries. Nursing home abuse is a type of medical malpractice that is defined as the neglect, mistreatment, or harming of an elderly resident in a care facility. Our attorneys are renowned throughout the United States for their skilled representation of the victims of assisted living abuse. We provide each client with the highest standard of representation and an unsurpassed level of personalized attention. For a free consultation, contact an assisted living lawyer today.
Signs of Assisted Living Abuse
Since nursing home abuse is perpetrated by trusted authority figures, victims are often intimidated or unwilling to report it. According to estimates made by the National Center on Elder Abuse, for every one case of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation reported to the authorities, five more incidents go unreported. For this reason, it is imperative that loved ones are familiar with the signs of nursing home abuse. Indications of assisted living abuse and neglect include:
Nursing Home Abuse
- Fractured bones
- Unexplained falls
- Development of bed sores and ulcerated skin
- Excessive weight loss
- Open wounds, cuts, bruises, or welts
- Injuries resulting from restraint or lack of restraint
- Unexplained or unexpected death
Nursing Home Neglect
- Failure to provide appropriate food, clothing, and shelter
- Failure to assist in personal hygiene
- Failure to prevent falls
- Failure to provide appropriate medical care
- Failure to prevent or treat malnutrition and dehydration
If you or a loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect and is seeking skilled and experienced representation, contact the Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier and schedule a consultation. An Orlando, Florida assisted living lawyer at our firm can help maximize your claim.
Reporting Assisted Living Abuse
If you suspect that you or a family member is the victim of assisted living abuse, it is important to immediately document and report the problem. Your report should include:
- The victim’s name, age, and address
- The name of the facility and the person (or people) responsible for the victim’s care
- The name of the person(s) who abused or neglected the victim
- The nature and extent of the victim’s injuries, or physical signs of abuse or neglect
- The time, date, and location of the incident.
- This report should be dated and include a description of any previous incidents. An Orlando, Florida assisted living lawyer can help you make this report and file a claim on your behalf.
Make your report to:
- The facility’s administrator, director of nursing, and social worker
- The State Board of Nursing Home Administrator (Indiana , Illinois)
- A protection and advocacy agency or adult protective services agency
- The local police or state law enforcement officials
Contact an Orlando, Florida Assisted Living Lawyer
Each Orlando, Florida assisted living lawyer at our firm is committed to seeing that the care provider is held accountable for their negligence. We will work hard and provide your claim with the personal attention you deserve. At the outset of your case, we will take the time to listen to the impact this situation has had on you, your loved one and your family. We will learn about your needs. As we move forward, you can be assured that we have your needs in mind with every step we take. Contact Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier to schedule a consultation today.
