Many of us experience more medical conditions and issues as we age. As a result, the elderly often need additional medical support and services in order to enjoy a good quality of life and in order to stay active and healthy. In nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other care environments it is expected that staff will be sensitive to the fact that the elderly often need a little extra medical care and will provide medical care as needed. Unfortunately, in some cases medical neglect in Fort Lauderdale and Florida keeps elderly loved ones from getting the medical attention that they deserve – sometimes with dire results. Someone who does not get medical help in time can end up suffering from serious complications or can even suffer fatalities as a result of lack of medical attention.
Have you lost a loved one or seen a loved one suffer due to medical neglect or elder abuse in Fort Lauderdale your community? Flaxman Law Group believes that those accountable in these situations have no excuse for their negligence and should be held accountable to the full extent of the law. If you would like to find out what legal remedies exist in your situation, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free case review.
You Have Rights in Medical Neglect CasesMedical neglect is entirely preventable with proper monitoring and adequate care of resident or patient. if you or a loved one have been injured through no fault of your own or through someone's negligence, recklessness, or wrongful act, Florida law protects you by allowing you to launch a civil suit. A civil legal claim allows you to seek compensation, damages, and in some cases even punitive charges against those who have caused your injuries through medical neglect. Pursuing this type of claim allows you to seek compensation so that you can help pay for medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses that you may face following your injuries.
What can a Personal Injury Attorney do for Me?If you suspect that you or a loved one have been injured due to medical neglect, you will want to contact a personal injury attorney immediately. There are many things that a personal injury attorney can do for you in your situation, including:
The attorneys of Flaxman Law Group have more than 60 years of combined legal and insurance experience. Our attorneys have litigated all types of accident and personal injury cases, including truck accidents, elder abuse cases, nursing home and assisted living negligence and abuse cases, bicycle accidents, workers compensation cases, and insurance law cases. If you have been injured through no fault of your own, contact our law offices in Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood to review your legal options. If you cannot travel to our offices due to your injuries, one of our legal team would be happy to meet with you in your workplace, home, or hospital room.