In a nursing home or assisted living facility, inadequate supervision is one of the biggest dangers to residents and patients. In fact, one of the biggest reasons why elderly loved ones are placed in a nursing home or care environment is because family cannot adequately supervise them. The idea is that a care environment will provide the assistance and supervision required to keep the patient or resident safe while also providing them with a good standard of life. When staff are negligent in providing adequate supervision, many things can go wrong. A patient may wander away or may not properly care for themselves, falling prey to malnutrition, seizures, and other fatal or life-threatening injuries. Slip and fall accidents in North Miami Beach as well as other dangerous incidents are also possible in cases where inadequate supervision is an issue.
If this has happened to a loved one, do not hesitate to contact Flaxman Law Group to find out what can be done in your case. You may have a legal claim that allows you to assist your family member or friend get better quality care. Contact us today to schedule your free appointment to learn how we can be of assistance.
Inadequate Supervision in North Miami Beach and Other Florida Communities Affects Many FamiliesMany inadequate supervision cases in Florida involve:
While children and the elderly are most vulnerable to inadequate supervision, the reality is that many settings rely on good supervision and monitoring for basic safety. When hazardous workplaces are not correctly monitored, for example, serious work injury can occur. When children are not correctly supervised in swimming classes or by nannies, they can easily fall victim to serious injuries. All caregivers have a duty of care to their charges and employers have a duty of care to their workers.
What Can A Personal Injury Attorney Do For You?A team of attorneys can:
The attorneys at Flaxman Law Group believe that nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are negligent should be held accountable for their actions. The reality is that people in nursing homes or in assisted living facilities are often the most vulnerable citizens and may not have a strong voice to fight back against injustice, negligence, and even abuse. The attorneys at Flaxman Law Group take the role of providing a voice for these residents very seriously. Our attorneys have more than 60 years of combined experience helping personal injury plaintiffs and nursing home abuse and negligence survivors get assistance as well as compensation for their injuries. Contact the full-service law firm today to find out whether you have a claim in your situation.