North Miami Physical Neglect
Unfortunately, elderly patients in nursing homes and adults in care homes or assisted living facilities can become targets of abuse and neglect in North Miami and other Florida communities. Poor policies and abusive or negligent staff can mean that patients and residents end up without the basics of life or end up with serious injuries. In cases of physical neglect, for example, patients may not get water, food, help with hygiene, heating, or other basics. This type of abuse can lead to weight loss, dehydration, hypothermia, falls, and even fatalities. Unfortunately, those who are most likely to be affected by physical neglect are also those who are most vulnerable and those least likely to be able to fight back. In these cases, it is often caring family members and friends who step in to provide justice and assistance.
If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect in North Miami or anywhere in South Florida, do not hesitate to contact Flaxman Law Group today. Our full-service law firm can offer a free, no obligation case assessment in order to find out what can be done in your case. Our team works with private investigators, medical experts, and other professionals to build strong cases and to help you get the support you need. Contact our law firm at 866-352-9626 today for more information.
Physical Neglect can Lead to Serious InjuriesNursing home physical abuse and neglect can lead to many conditions and afflictions, such as:
- Dehydration
- Bedsores
- Malnutrition
- Fractures
- Physical abuse
- Medical neglect
- Infections
- Head injuries or back injuries
- Lice or other infestations
The reality is that people who are placed in care environments often require more assistance than the average population in order to handle basic tasks such as eating or grooming. If someone is neglectful in taking care of the physical aspect of residents, residents and patients can face serious consequences due to a lack of care and help. Even something as simple as bed sores caused by lack of proper grooming or caused by lack of properly turning someone who is bedridden can lead to infections and can even be life-threatening to someone who has a pre-existing condition.
Have You or a Loved one Been Injured?If your loved one has been injured in Miami, Homestead, Hollywood, or anywhere in South Florida, you need to seek maximum compensation for your loss of income, medical bills, and injuries. In order to do that, you need to speak with personal injury attorneys who have experience with cases similar to yours. Speaking with an attorney who is experienced in physical neglect or nursing home abuse cases means speaking with a legal professional who knows how to act to protect your loved one.
The attorneys at Flaxman Law Group more than six decades of experience handling a variety of personal injury and accident cases, including physical neglect claims, traffic accidents, elder abuse case, child injury cases, slip and fall accidents, and more. If you would like to find out what Flaxman Law Group can do for you and would like to know whether you qualify for a legal claim or other legal options, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation today.