Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Homestead FL

Types of Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse isn’t just physical violence—it includes any harmful actions or failures to act. Families should be aware of the most common forms of abuse, including:

• Physical abuse. This can involve hitting, slapping, rough handling, or using unnecessary restraints that cause injury.
• Emotional abuse. This form of abuse involves verbal insults, threats, humiliation, or intentional isolation that leads to fear or depression.
• Neglect means failing to provide food, water, hygiene care, medical attention, assistance with mobility, or any other necessity, resulting in harm.
• Financial abuse. Stealing money, forging checks, pressuring residents to change wills, or misusing bank accounts are all examples of financial abuse.
• Sexual abuse. Sexual abuse involved any non-consensual sexual contact. Abusers often target vulnerable or cognitively impaired residents.
• Medical abuse. This can involve overmedication, under-medication, or mismanaging prescriptions, which can cause serious health crises.

In some cases, there may be multiple forms of abuse taking place. For example, a resident may be targeted for financial abuse but may also be neglected or verbally abused so they are frightened and more likely to comply.

It’s important to remember that residents may be unable or unwilling to report abuse themselves, due to fear, shame, or cognitive challenges. That’s why family vigilance and legal representation are so critical.

Choosing the Right Abuse Lawyer & How We Help

In many cases, families first start by reporting abuse they see. You can report nursing home abuse to the nursing home itself or contact the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. They operate a toll-free abuse hotline (1-800-96-ABUSE) available 24/7. In cases where the abuse involves criminal conduct (such as assault or sexual assault) you can also notify local law enforcement.

While there are many options for reporting abuse, it is important to consult with a nursing home abuse attorney quickly. Filing a legal claim may be possible, and allows you to seek compensation that helps you to protect your loved one.

The legal process starts with hiring the right attorney.

Here’s how our team at Flaxman Law Group ensures we’re the right choice for your claim:

• We investigate thoroughly. We examine medical records, staffing logs, surveillance footage, prior complaint histories, and witness accounts to uncover the full picture. We act quickly to protect evidence and we start our investigation with the goal of preparing for court. Even if we are able to reach a settlement, preparing for court ensures we build the strongest possible case from the start.
• We work with experts. From geriatric specialists to forensic accountants, we bring in professionals who can strengthen your case with clear, credible insights. Since we are part of the Homestead community, we have a trusted network of local and national experts we can call on.
• We handle the legal burden for you. We take care of communication with the nursing home, insurers, and opposing attorneys, so you can focus on supporting your loved one and the rest of your family.
• We have secured real results. While we are proud to have recovered close to one billion dollars on behalf of our clients who have been injured, both in verdicts and in court wins. More crucially, we have helped families get closure and start healing.
• We understand local realities. With decades of experience in South Florida, our team at Flaxman Law Group knows how to navigate local courts, state agencies, and even media attention when needed.
• We take care of your needs. We know these cases are about parents, grandparents, spouses—and we handle every case with the dignity your family deserves. We explain everything clearly and always answer your calls and emails quickly. In fact, when you work with us, you have your attorney’s cell phone number, so the line of communication is never broken.

This is what you are looking for in a Homestead nursing home abuse lawyer—someone who has the ability and determination to get results but who you can also have a positive working relationship with. At Flaxman Law Group, we have built our law firm around these principles.

Filing a Nursing Home Abuse Claim

Filing a nursing home abuse claim in Florida can involve many steps and there is no straight path. Every nursing home abuse claim is different and may take a different path. At Flaxman Law Group, we guide you through every step and we help explain what you can expect, so you’re never in the dark.

It all starts with your initial, free consultation. You meet with a Homestead nursing home abuse lawyer on our team. We answer your questions, review evidence, and help determine if you have a viable claim.

Once we start to work together, our team moves quickly to secure medical records, facility inspection reports, staffing patterns, witness statements, and expert opinions to build a strong case. We carefully investigate what happened, identify liable parties, and preserve evidence.

We then prepare and submit the necessary legal documents to officially start the claims process. At this point, the defendants and their insurance companies have a chance to respond. We engage with the nursing home’s legal team, insurers, and other liable parties, aiming for a fair settlement that reflects the true harm done. We take care of all negotiations so you can focus on yourself and your family, and we have decades of negotiation experience that gives us an advantage when we negotiate on your behalf.

If the facility or other parties refuse to take responsibility, we’re fully prepared to take your case to court. We take care of preparing your case for trial, presenting evidence, and working to make sure the judge and jury see the value of your claim.