When a family entrust the care of an elderly family member to a Nursing Home, they do so believing their loved one will receive the care and assistance that is necessary for their loved one. No-one believes nursing home abuse and/or neglect will happen to their loved one.
Unfortunately, throughout the State of Florida and across the country, the number of documented cases of abuse and neglect in our nations Nursing Homes are startling. Many studies have shown that Nursing Homes and Elderly Care Facilities throughout our nation often are understaffed, have overly worked employees, and have employees that are poorly or under-trained do provide the care and service that is needed and according to state law and medical standards.
Nursing home abuse and neglect causes extreme hardships, distress, injuries, illnesses and in some cases, even death. It is important to be mindful of the various signs of abuse or neglect, so that you are able to ensure your loved one is receiving the highest standard of care.
Signs that nursing home abuse or neglect may exist often include:
We will listen to your story, inform you of your legal rights, investigate and analyze the facts of your nursing home abuse case, and aggressively represent your rights with every legal resource available by law. We are extremely detailed in our investigation of the facts and evidence of your case, which ensures we always maintain due diligence in our effort to provide each of our nursing home abuse and neglect clients the highest standard of legal representation.
LAW OFFICE OF
GAIL CHEATWOOD, P.A.
2000 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, Florida 33801
PHONE: 863.686.0975