Pinellas Park Elder Abuse Attorney
Protecting the Vulnerable
As people live longer, a larger portion of the elder population, than ever before, will find themselves in a long-term care situation. Choosing a nursing home or other care facility is not an easy matter. You want to make sure your older family member will be safe and well cared for. You place your trust in a facility that genuinely seems to care about the well-being of your loved one. Unfortunately, your trust may be mislaid.
Nursing home abuse and neglect are a quiet horror that far too often goes unnoticed. The pain and humiliation endured by elderly persons can be hard to imagine. If you suspect your loved one may be a victim of nursing home abuse and neglect, do not hesitate to take action. Waiting too long may cost the ultimate price — the life of your loved one.
Suspect Nursing Home Negligence? — Do Not Hesitate to Take Action
The Tampa, Florida, personal injury trial lawyers of Valenzuela & Stern, P.A., have more than two decades of experience holding long-term care facilities responsible for acts of nursing home abuse and neglect. By allowing us to help you seek the compensation you deserve, you are not only helping your elderly loved one, but possibly saving countless others from the same substandard treatment.
Contact us to arrange a free consultation with a knowledgeable attorney. Your elderly loved one deserves to live a life of dignity.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Nursing home residents may be hesitant to disclose maltreatment. They are fearful the abuse will worsen, or they will become a burden to their family. Others may not be able to communicate what is taking place due to physical or mental impairments. Any of the following can indicate nursing home abuse and neglect:
- Dehydration or malnutrition
- Unexplained bruises, cuts or fractures
- Bedsores, also called Dicubitus ulcers
- Abrupt changes in behavior
- Residents being kept in an over-medicated state
- Staff not allowing a visitor to be alone with a resident
- Loss of a resident's possessions
Contact Valenzuela & Stern
Contact our law offices to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation opportunity to meet with us if there is suspected nursing home abuse and neglect. We will provide an honest assessment of your potential case and the legal challenges.
