Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence Law Firm in Lakeland, FL
We trust nursing homes to care for our loved ones. Unfortunately, however, employees of nursing homes sometimes violate the trust that has been placed in them. If you think your loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse or negligence and you’re in the Lakeland, FL area, the Pansler Law Firm is here to help you achieve justice. We will hold those responsible for the abuse and/or negligence fully accountable under the law.
Why Hire a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney?
Some people feel they can navigate the process themselves when it comes to proving nursing home abuse and/or negligence. But a law firm such as the Pansler Law Firm employs seasoned attorneys who know exactly how much your case could be worth in court. The nursing home’s insurance company will do everything they can to stall and avoid paying out a claim. You need an experienced attorney standing behind you throughout the process. And that’s exactly what you’ll get with the Pansler Law Firm.
What Constitutes Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence?
Neglect involves inattention that results in a patient’s health being harmed. Malnutrition and bed sores can be symptoms of neglect.
Abuse, on the other hand, can take many forms. Physical abuse can involve an employee hitting or striking a patient. Emotional abuse takes place when a patient is the subject of threats or intimidation by a member of the nursing home staff. Financial abuse can simply be the theft of property from a resident by a staff member, or the forced changing of a patient’s will or deed by a staff member. Sexual abuse speaks for itself.
Know the Warning Signs
Nursing home abuse and neglect often go unreported, as patients may feel scared to speak up about it. Therefore, it’s very important to familiarize yourself with the warning signs of abuse and neglect. They include the following:
- Unexplained Injuries
- Frequent ER Trips
- Broken Bones
- Lacerations
- Burn Marks
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Bed Sores or Infections
- STDs
- Bloody Undergarments
- Depression/Anxiety
- Nightmares/Flashbacks
- Changes in Mood & Personality
- Unusual Financial Losses
Request a Consultation
If you suspect your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or negligence, it’s important for you to contact the Pansler Law Firm as soon as possible.
Ignoring the situation won’t make it go away. The parties responsible need to be stopped so that they don’t get a chance to do it to someone else.
Contact our Lakeland-based firm to schedule a consultation regarding your case.