Miami Gardens Assisted Living Negligence

In Florida, assisted living facilities (ALFs) vary. Some are designed to provide extended Congregate Care Services while others provide mental health services. Some provide limited nursing care. In some cases, ALFs are geared towards the elderly and may resemble nursing homes. Some ALFs specialize in younger residents with neurological or mental health disorders that require some assistance. In all cases, these facilities are expected to provide a high standard of care for their residents.

If a loved one has been injured or killed due to negligence at this type of facility, it is important to keep in mind that you do have options. To explore all of your legal options, you can always reach Flaxman Law Group to arrange for free case review.

Types of Assisted Living Negligence and Abuse in Miami Gardens and Other Communities

Personal injury attorneys in Miami Gardens see many instances of elder abuse and and assisted living negligence. These types of cases can include:

• Emotional abuse
• Financial abuse
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Lack of supervision of residents
• Lack of screening of residents and staff
• Lack of proper safety procedures at the facility

Any sort of abuse is obviously completely unacceptable and often leads to devastating injuries or even permanent injuries for the residents. Lack of supervision and lack of proper safety protocols in a facility can also lead to devastating injuries, slip and fall accidents, and even criminal actions against residents. It is important in these cases to act quickly in order to prevent negligence and abuse from escalating.

Who Is Liable For Assisted Living Facility Negligence And Abuse?

There may be multiple liable parties when neglect and abuse take place in an assisted living facility. In some cases, the at-fault parties may include:

• The staff taking care of the resident
• Other residents
• The owner of the property
• The manager of the facility
• The company responsible for the facility
• The municipality where this facility is located or the public agency overseeing the facility
• The public agency responsible for licensing or overseeing the facility

To find out who the liable parties are, you may wish to contact a personal injury attorney to review your situation. A personal injury attorney in Miami Gardens or your community can help you understand the strength of your case and your legal options so that you can make the right decision for you and your family.

A personal injury attorney can investigate your concerns, can help you find resources so that you can put your loved ones in a safe residence, and can help gather evidence against the owners or administrators of a negligent assisted living facility. In some cases, these cases become class-action lawsuit because multiple families work together to act against the deplorable conditions.

Flaxman Law Group attorneys believe strongly that all families deserve justice and due care. In many cases, it is often families who suffer most after a serious injury. They are the ones who often have to face the financial distress of medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. They're also the ones who suffer emotionally after loved one is injured and is unable to regain full mobility. Seeking fair compensation helps families get on their feet and helps them get the best quality medical care, increasing the chances that family members recover fully after serious injuries. If you would like to discuss what is possible in your case, contact Flaxman Law Group today at 866-352-9626 to schedule a free accident consultation.

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