Plantation Nursing Home
Abuse Attorneys

Families trust nursing homes to provide compassionate care, but when that trust is violated, the consequences can be devastating. In Florida, nursing home residents have legal protections that allow families to seek justice and hold these facilities accountable. With over 700 nursing homes in the state, incidents of neglect or abuse are, unfortunately, not uncommon. If your loved one has been affected, our team of nursing home abuse lawyers in Plantation is here to help you determine if you are entitled to compensation.

At Gordon & Partners, we bring decades of experience in nursing home abuse cases. Our attorneys have successfully recovered over $1 Billion for personal injury victims in Florida, including those who have suffered due to nursing home abuse and neglect.

Nursing home abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse. It can also involve severe neglect, where caregivers fail to provide basic needs, such as adequate food, hygiene, and medical care. Some examples of neglect in nursing homes include:

• Failing to provide proper nutrition and hydration
• Ignoring hygiene and personal care
• Leaving residents unattended for long periods
• Failing to administer necessary medical treatments

If you suspect that your loved one has suffered from any of these forms of mistreatment, our nursing home abuse lawyers in Plantation can help you navigate the legal process and pursue compensation.

Our legal team is committed to holding nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and their staff accountable for the harm they cause. Under Florida law, victims of nursing home abuse have the right to file a civil lawsuit to seek compensation for their suffering. This can include claims for physical injuries, emotional trauma, and, in some cases, wrongful death.

To successfully pursue a claim, our nursing home lawyers in Plantation must establish that:

1.  The nursing home owed your loved one a duty of care.
2. The facility breached that duty by acting negligently or recklessly.
3. The breach directly caused your loved one’s injury or death.

Our team has the experience and resources to build a strong case and hold all responsible parties accountable.

In Florida, nursing home residents are protected by both state and federal laws, including the Nursing Home Reform Act and the state’s Resident Bill of Rights. These laws ensure that residents are treated with dignity and respect and provide guidelines for the care that must be provided.

Key rights guaranteed by these laws include:

• The right to be free from abuse and neglect
• The right to participate in decisions about medical care
• The right to privacy and unrestricted communication
• The right to file complaints without fear of retaliation

If these rights are violated, our Plantation nursing home abuse attorneys can help you take legal action against the facility.

Depending on the specifics of your case, we may be able to recover compensation for various types of damages, including:

• Medical expenses: Hospital bills, prescription medications, physical therapy, and other related costs.
• Non-economic damages: Compensation for physical pain, emotional suffering, and loss of quality of life.
• Punitive damages: These may be awarded in cases involving particularly egregious abuse or neglect.

Florida does not place caps on economic or non-economic damages, allowing victims to recover full compensation for their losses. However, punitive damages are capped at $500,000 or three times the compensatory damages, whichever is higher.

In Florida, you have two years from the date of the abuse or when it was discovered to file a lawsuit. In some cases, where the injury is not immediately apparent, this deadline may be extended, but no more than six years from the original incident.

Given these strict time limits, it’s essential to consult with our nursing home abuse lawyers in Plantation as soon as possible to ensure your case is filed in time.