Nursing Home Attorneys at Burnetti, P.A. Represent Elder Abuse Victims

Serving Orlando, Lakeland, Tampa and Jacksonville

Nursing homes care for residents who require continuous medical attention and daily living assistance. These facilities have a duty to watch over their patients and ensure that their needs are met. While some provide excellent care, others fail to uphold their duty to care for residents, which may result in nursing home abuse or neglect. Nursing home attorneys at Burnetti, P.A. represent elder abuse victims, and fight for justice and compensation.

Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse Cases

Patients receiving poor care may suffer an injury, illness or premature death. The most common types of incidents are:

• Falls: Poor training, negligent supervision or improper transfers (i.e. from the bed to a chair) are common causes of patient falls in nursing homes.
• Bed sores: Also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, bedsores are damaged skin and tissue that can be caused by friction, humidity or continuous pressure to an area. They often occur when a patient is not moved frequently.
• Dehydration and starvation: Failure to provide a nursing home resident with enough fluids often leads to dehydration. Starvation may occur when they are not properly fed and nourished, which can lead to weight loss and death.
• Medication errors: A caretaker’s negligence may lead to medication errors. Patients may be over-medicated, provided with medications that are contraindicated (not recommended) for a condition, or not given medication.

Take Action if You Believe a Loved One Has Been Mistreated

If you believe a loved one’s injury, illness or premature death was caused by abuse or neglect, talk to nursing home attorneys who have experience with elder abuse cases. One of the reasons nursing home abuse is frequently considered widespread is because the mistreatment is frequently not reported. You can help change that – speak out today. At Burnetti, P.A., initial consultations are free, and if there is no recovery, there are no fees and no cost to you.