Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
Do you have questions for a nursing home abuse attorney in Florida?
Then read further and discover why Hancock & Hancock, P.A. is right for you. The Florida legislature enacted legislation (Florida Statutes, Chapter 400) which specifically provides for the development, establishment and enforcement of basic standards for the health, care and treatment of persons in nursing homes and related healthcare facilities. Florida law requires that residents receive the necessary care and services that will enable them to reach and maintain their highest practicable level of physical, mental and social well-being. In addition, civil rights law mandates equal access in all nursing homes regardless of race, color or national origin. Many times a lawsuit must be filed to protect the resident's rights and to obtain compensation for the physical or mental pain, suffering or wrongful death. The action may be brought by the resident, a guardian, or any person or organization acting on behalf of the resident with the consent of the resident or guardian, or by the estate of a deceased resident when the cause of death resulted from the violation of the resident's rights. As nursing home abuse attorneys, we will act on your behalf to bring justice to your claim.
The partners at Hancock & Hancock, P.A. possess the experience of over 35 years of personal injury law in the following types of cases:
Claire D. Hancock
Michael F. Hancock
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Nursing Home Abuse Cases
What are some examples of nursing home negligence or abuse that your office has seen?
- Failing to provide food or water or failure to prevent malnutrition or dehydration
- Failing to assist in personal hygiene
- Failing to provide safe, clean and decent living conditions
- Failing to provide adequate treatment and services for incontinent residents
- Failing to provide appropriate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents
- Failing to provide adequate medical care and acquire and dispense proper medications, as well as failure to ensure that residents are free from serious medication errors
- Failing to prevent a resident from developing pressure sores; or if a resident already has pressure sores, failure to provide proper treatment to promote healing
What are the typical signs and symptoms of nursing home abuse or neglect?
- Bed sores
- Fractures
- Falls
- Unexplained injuries
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Renal failure
- Improper medication
- Rapid weight gain or loss
- Unsanitary conditions
- Poor staffing
- Unexpected death
This list is not exhaustive, however. Any suspicious, sudden, or unexplained change in condition may also be an indicator of abuse or neglect.
How can I afford a nursing home abuse attorney to investigate suspected nursing home abuse or neglect?
Hancock & Hancock, P.A. handles all such cases on what is called a "contingency fee" basis. This means that are no fees or costs charged unless we collect damages on your behalf. All of the consultations with our Tampa law firm is absolutely free. When you receive compensation, meaning that we have successfully concluded your case, either by settlement or litigation, our fees become a percentage of the gross settlement. This percentage is agreed upon in writing before we begin work, is then signed by you and is comprised of 33⅓% prior to filing suit and 40% after the lawsuit is filed, up through trial.
The nursing home abuse attorney's fee is separate from the "costs" that the firm advances on behalf of the client. "Costs" include expenses for obtaining copies of medical records from hospital and doctors, investigation fees, expert witness fees, filing fees at the courthouse, costs of taking depositions, and other expenses. Our nursing home neglect lawyers advance all costs related to your case. Only upon obtaining a recovery for a client are we reimbursed the costs that we advanced.
Who can pursue a claim in Florida or nursing home abuse or neglect?
In Florida, the state legislature has decided that enforcement of a resident's rights should be placed in the hands of the resident and the resident's family members. Florida's civil enforcement statute allows a resident or family member, on the resident's behalf, to sue the facility for neglect and abuse, and any other violation of the resident's rights. In the case of a deceased person, this requires the appointment of a personal representative of the estate of that deceased person by the appropriate probate court. In the case of an incompetent senior citizen, this requires the appointment of a legal guardian by a court with proper jurisdiction.Free Consultation for nursing home abuse or neglect case in Florida
If you believe that a loved one has been the victim of nursing home negligence or abuse, contact Hancock & Hancock, P.A. for a free, immediate and confidential evaluation of your case. Attorneys Michael Hancock or Claire Hancock will personally provide detailed and comprehensive answers to your important questions by reviewing your online consultation form, evaluating your claim and responding to you, either by e-mail or by telephone, within 24 hours. If you prefer, call attorneys Michael Hancock or Claire Hancock in Tampa at 813-915-1110 or toll free from anywhere in the United States at 1-888-975-1110. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will answer your questions, without charge, and there is no obligation to use our services.
As committed Florida nursing home abuse or neglect attorneys and many other types of personal injury cases such as dog bite injuries, justice will be served for you.