Nursing home facilities serve an important purpose — taking care of our elderly family members and loved ones. These facilities are in increasing demand as the population ages. Unfortunately, that leads to nursing homes that are commonly understaffed, or staffed by under-qualified caretakers, which leads to a higher rate of abuse and neglect.
Richard S. Johnson and Associates, P.A., has represented Florida victims of nursing home abuse or neglect for more than 15 years — we are committed to protecting the rights of the elderly population. If you or your loved one is suffering due to a caretaker's negligence, contact our Pensacola nursing home abuse lawyer.
Fort Walton Beach Negligence Lawyer
Florida has a nursing home bill of rights intended to protect residents of nursing homes. Unfortunately, due to a stretched budget, overworked health care professionals and victims who are unable to stand up for themselves, this bill of rights often goes unenforced. Our Okaloosa County personal injury attorneys aggressively pursue fair compensation for negligent eldercare that has led to:
- Medication errors
- Surgical errors
- Failure to diagnose
- Failure to supervise
We also represent the families of those whose elder relatives have suffered physical or sexual abuse at the hands of their caretakers. Common signs of abuse or neglect include unexplained:
- Bruises, welts, burns, cuts or bite marks
- Broken bones
- Infection, including bed sores
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Sedation
- Withdrawn behavior
We give the victims of nursing home abuse a voice. It is Attorney Richard S. Johnson's goal to stop the abuse and neglect and seek compensation for the injuries already caused.
Free Initial Consultations at Our Florida Nursing Home Negligence Law Firm
Contact our Fort Walton Beach negligence attorney online or call Richard S. Johnson and Associates, P.A., toll free at 866-381-9124 for a free initial consultation about your legal matter. We offer contingency fee arrangements for all personal injury cases.
