West Palm Beach Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
If you or an elderly loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, it is important to explore your legal options. With the help of an experienced attorney, you may be able to file a claim or lawsuit against the caregiver or the facility responsible for the ill-treatment of a loved one. This can serve two purposes. It can help you recover money for medical bills and other damages, and it is a step toward increasing awareness of elderly abuse to prevent this from occurring to others.
The Law Office of Casey D. Shomo represents clients in nursing home abuse claims and lawsuits throughout the West Palm Beach area. If you are interested in learning more about your particular case, the firm offers a free consultation to discuss the matter.
Types of Nursing Home Negligence & Abuse
There are different types of nursing home negligence and abuse. Any of these has the potential to cause serious injury or even the wrongful death of an elderly patient or resident in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Following are some examples:
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Medical malpractice
- Negligent supervision
- Poor maintenance of property grounds
- Bedsores
- Over-medication or over-sedation
- Medication errors
- Abandonment
- Financial abuse
Injury Lawyer Serving West Palm Beach, FL
It is important that you do not wait to consult a lawyer if you are dealing with any situation involving nursing home abuse or neglect. You can do something to stop this and to seek justice, and your chances of success are much greater with an experienced legal professional to handle your case.
Contact a
West Palm Beach Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
at the Law Office of Casey D. Shomo today for a free consultation regarding your case.
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