Knowing what to do when faced with a case involving nursing home abuse or neglect can be confusing. Even knowing what your rights are might not be clear. That’s why it’s critical that you talk to an experienced Tavares nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. That’s why we want to meet with you at the Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. in Tavares.
We can help you every step of the way with your potential case. We know how to handle cases involving abuse or neglect in nursing homes in and around Tavares, including injuries or illnesses sustained at the following assisted living facilities:
- Osprey Lodge
- Brookdale Tavares
- Somerset Assisted Living Facility
- The Gardens at Tavares
Wherever your injury or illness occurred, no matter how complicated or straightforward your case might seem, we can help you every step of the way.
Common nursing home neglect and abuse cases
Nursing home abuse and neglect cases can cover a wide range. Some of the most common cases we handle often involve:
- Infected bedsores
- Malnutrition
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Sepsis
- Medication errors
- Physical abuse
- Psychological abuse
- Sexual abuse
Whatever type of nursing home abuse or neglect case you’re dealing with in Tavares, an experienced Tavares nursing home abuse lawyer at our law firm can fight for your family’s rights and hold the nursing home accountable for its actions.
Legal issues you may encounter
If a nursing home employee or resident caused your loved one’s injury, you might wonder why you need a lawyer to resolve your claim. But the reality is such cases often turn out to be very complicated. Issues you may need to deal with could include:
- The nursing home denies doing anything wrong.
- The nursing home blames your loved one for causing injury.
- The nursing home destroys evidence related to your claim.
- Fellow nursing home employees refuse to testify against the at-fault party.
- The nursing home refuses to provide evidence related to your case.
- The nursing home or its insurance company makes a lowball settlement offer.
- The nursing home or insurance company denies your claim.
- The nursing home or insurance company hires attorneys to contest your claim.
The stakes can often be very high in such cases. Depending on the circumstances of your claim, you could be seeking thousands or even millions of dollars to cover all your medical bills and other injury-related expenses. That’s why we take such cases so seriously at our law firm.
Sometimes, a nursing home (or its insurance company) will agree to pay a financial settlement for your loved one’s injury expenses. We can help you negotiate the best possible settlement offer. If they don’t agree to cooperate, we will not hesitate to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit on your family’s behalf.
How to report nursing home abuse or neglect in Tavares
If you suspect your loved one is being abused or neglected in a Tavares, Florida, nursing home, you should immediately tell the nursing facility about your concerns. It’s also important to document such abuse or neglect if possible. This can be something as simple as taking pictures or recording a statement on your phone from the family member being abused.
In addition, you should file a formal complaint with the State of Florida immediately. Florida has a formal process people can use to report nursing home neglect or abuse. Such complaints should be filed immediately with the Florida Department of Health (DOH). You can file a complaint online using the Florida Health Care Complaint Portal. You cannot file a complaint on the phone with the Florida DOH about nursing home abuse or neglect.
If you are not sure what to do or don’t want to deal with this complicated process on your own, simply contact our Tavares law firm. One of our skilled Tavares nursing home abuse lawyers can help you report the abuse and be there for you every step of the way.
We’re here to serve you
Our legal team will not rest in our pursuit of justice for your family. We know how to analyze medical records and inspection reports. And we regularly consult with experts to provide more in-depth analysis of all the facts related to your claim.
We then present this information to nursing homes, insurance companies and their attorneys. Many of them then choose to negotiate with us. But if they don’t, we’re prepared to take them to court and file a lawsuit against them on your behalf.
You have rights. We can fight for them. Contact us right now and schedule an appointment at our office in Tavares with a Tavares nursing home abuse lawyer who will fight for you. We offer a free case evaluation to all potential clients. And best of all, you only pay if we win your case. It’s that simple.
The Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. – here for you when you need us most.