Assisted living negligence and abuse is an extremely upsetting reality for thousands of families. Facilities that provide care for the elderly and the ill are intended to provide a compassionate and professional level of service. When these facilities and the staff at these care giving environments are abusive or negligent, they affect the quality of life of residents and in some case cut short residents’ lives.
If a loved one has been affected by elder abuse in Coral Springs or has been affected by assisted living negligence, keep in mind that there are legal options. You may be able to pursue compensation on behalf of your loved one so that they can enjoy a higher standard of care as well as medical care. You may also be able to exert financial pressure on a facility by pursuing a civil claim. To find out more, contact Flaxman Law Group at 866-352-9626 to schedule a free appointment.
How Can You Be Sure That Your Family Is Not Affected By Assisted Living Negligence in Coral Springs?There are many ways that experts claim that assisted living negligence can be prevented or the risk of it can be reduced. For example, families who are considering placing their loved one in assisted living negligence can speak with their doctors and other families in order to carefully research an assisted living facility. Any assisted living facility should be carefully vetted before a loved one is entrusted to it. It is important to visit this type of facility frequently and to evaluate the number of staff as well as the health and attitudes of current residents. If a family has any doubts about an assisted living facility, they should keep looking. Families can also ask to see a list of complaints against the facility.
Once a loved one is in an assisted living facility, family and friends should also take steps to visit the loved one frequently and to keep lines of communication open. Even with careful research, it is not always possible to tell ahead of time whether an assisted living facility is safe or not. Sometimes, changes in staff, residents, or management can mean that an assisted living facility becomes worse over time, so that when a resident enters it may be fine but eventually may become unsafe. Frequent visitors may notice changes or may notice unexplained injuries affecting a resident, which can help show that abuse or negligence is taking place. When this happens, family and friends can act quickly in order to protect a loved one from further harm.
Are You Ready to Act Now to Protect Your Family?At Flaxman Law Group, we understand that time is of the essence when it comes to assisted living negligence. In many cases, proof of injury starts to disappear right away and facilities may take steps to protect themselves from liability and from legal action. In addition, the longer negligence and abuse is allowed to go on, the more likely it is that a loved one will suffer permanent or serious injury as a result. This is why Flaxman Law Group phone lines are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you have questions or concerns, you can always reach a live operator to set up your free appointment or even get over-the-phone legal advice. Call us today at 866-352-9626 if you would like answers.