Florida Law provides that residents of nursing homes have specific legal rights that must be provided by the facility and its care takers. Learn more about the Nursing Home Residents Bill of Rights. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and assisted living facility abuse happens to residents far too often in Florida.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau 19% of Florida's population is over the age of 65. Many of these residents live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Residents of a nursing home or assisted living facility depend on their caregivers for many of their most basic needs. Often time residents that are abused by their caregivers are afraid to come forward for fear that they may be further mistreated.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau 19% of Florida's population is over the age of 65. Many of these residents live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Residents of a nursing home or assisted living facility depend on their caregivers for many of their most basic needs. Often time residents that are abused by their caregivers are afraid to come forward for fear that they may be further mistreated.
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Attorneys Burnett Law, P.A. founded the Burnett Law, P.A. Law Firm in Tampa, Florida to help protect homeowners, the injured, consumers and employees. The firm expanded to help those harmed by Negligent Nursing Homes or Negligent Assisted Living Facilities. During the past years, Burnett Law, P.A. has helped numerous victims get the justice they deserve.
A skilled nursing home abuse attorney understands the unique positions of those under a nursing home's care, as well as the laws and regulations nursing homes must abide by. When a nursing home is at fault for the neglect or abuse or your loved one, consulting with a negligent nursing home attorney can help provide you with a way forward so you can focus on helping your loved one recover.
Florida Law provides that residents of nursing homes have specific legal rights that must be provided by the facility and its care takers. Violations of these rights can result in civil and criminal prosecution as nursing home abuse. It is important that you know your rights as a resident or as the family member of a resident in a nursing home.
Nursing home facilities offer medical care and assistance to individuals who do not need to be in a hospital but who cannot receive the care they need at home. While nursing homes are often associated with long-term stays, they also function as rehabilitative care for individuals who have had surgery or are suffering from a serious illness.
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