Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers in Miami

Placing a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility is never an easy decision. Most families take great pains to find the nursing home they feel will take proper care of their beloved family member. The last concern your family should have is the nursing home abusing or neglecting your loved one.

Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect is not uncommon in Miami, FL. If you suspect that your loved one is a victim of abuse or negligence call the experienced Miami nursing home abuse lawyers at Bernstein & Maryanoff to discuss your rights and the details of your case.

The following is an overview of personal injury law and how it relates to nursing home abuse in Miami, Florida.

What Rights Do Florida Nursing Home Residents Have?

While this is not an exhaustive list, some of these rights include:

• The Right to a Safe and Decent Living Environment, Free from Abuse and Neglect
• The Right to Access Healthcare
• The Right to Information
• The Right to Dignity
• The Right to Financial Information
  • Additional occupancy and medical rights 

 

What Constitutes Nursing Home Abuse?

There are many different situations that can be considered nursing home abuse, but some occur more often than others. The most common types of nursing home abuse which our firm handles include:

Physical Abuse: Physical abuse is the inflicting of physical pain and harm on a resident. Some residents develop bed sores (also know as pressure sores) due to not being turned in bed or not having the proper bedding or nutrition. They can suffer broken bones due to falls where they should be supervised or have fall precautions in place. Other times patients are dropped due to inadequate staff transferring the patient from the bed to the wheelchair etc.