Deerfield Beach Inadequate Supervision

When inadequate supervision in a Deerfield Beach or Florida assisted living or nursing home happens, these cases need to be reported. It is important to hold negligent and abusive staff and facilities accountable to ensure that they cannot harm others. Unfortunately, some staff and facilities are allowed to get away with negligence and abuse because the residents and patients at these facilities may not have the voice needed to speak out.

Taking action now ensures that others do not suffer and ensures that you do everything you can to provide your loved one with the caring and loving environment that they deserve. If you suspect abuse or negligence, to not hesitate to contact Flaxman Law Group to find out what can be done in your situation.

The reality is that lack of supervision in a nursing home, assisted living environment, or other care situation can lead to many injuries and incidents, including:

• Residents drowning in a bath or pool on the property
• Residents wandering away from the facility and becoming hurt or even struck in a car accident
• Residents sustaining a slip and fall accident
• Residents experiencing physical neglect because they cannot care for themselves
• Residents not eating properly because they are not supervised to ensure they get enough nutrition
• Residents falling prey to crime or abuse from staff or other residents

The reality is that adequate supervision is essential in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Residents may need additional help in order to complete everyday tasks such as grooming but adequate supervision also ensures that injuries, accidents, and abuse or violence do not occur. When staff are negligent in providing adequate supervision, they are literally placing the lives of residents at risk. If a loved one has been injured due to this type of negligence, families may have a legal claim against the assisted living facility or other liable parties.

Anyone who is considered a caregiver or a caretaker for a vulnerable or elderly adult can be charged with negligent supervision if inadequate monitoring resulted in injury. In these cases, liable parties are often:

• Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, care homes, and other care organizations
• The staff at long-term care facility
• Other residents at the same facility
• The medical staff hired by a facility or home to care for the patient or resident

In child care settings, liable parties in negligent supervision cases can include:

• Teachers
• Nannies
• Parents
• Camp Counselors
• Babysitters
• Daycares
• Coaches
• Schools
• School boards
• Churches

There may also be other liable parties involved. To find out who is liable in your case, you will want to consult with a personal injury attorney in Deerfield Beach or your community. A good personal injury attorney can investigate the injuries and incident and can help you understand whether you have a claim.

If you suspect that abuse or negligence is happening in an assisted living facility or nursing home, contact the agency responsible for the care facilities. Then, contact Flaxman Law Group. Our personal injury attorneys have been winning personal injury and nursing home cases abuse for decades. We can help advise you of your legal rights, can pursue justice in your case, and can help you understand whether you have a claim. We can also help you get in touch with local resources that may be able to help you and your family during this difficult time.