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Nursing home neglect attorneys in Central FloridaNursing home residents are entitled to the best possible care to preserve their physical and mental wellness. Obviously, they should not be subjected to intentional abuse and neglect. When the standards of care are not met by the nursing home and abuse or neglect results in injury in a nursing home, a claim may result.

Signs of nursing home abuse and neglect can include bedsores, falls, abrasions, lacerations, bone fractures, burns, and disfigurement, malnutrition and dehydration, and physical or sexual abuse by staff or other patients. Nursing homes are required to maintain adequate staffing levels to prevent neglect or abuse from occurring. If the nursing home does not maintain these minimum standards of care, they may be held responsible for the damages caused, including pain and suffering to the resident, the loss of a loved one in the event of death, as well as attorney's fees and costs, and potentially punitive damages.

Some nursing homes require that residents sign agreements that provide for arbitration if any claim that results from their sub-standard care, the attorneys at Lilly, O'Toole & Brown can represent you in the arbitration proceeding and beyond.

The nursing home abuse and neglect division of The Law Offices Of Lilly, O'Toole, & Brown LLP is dedicated to handling cases involving neglect and abuse of the elderly in long term care facilities licensed as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Neglect and abuse of the elderly happens every day and can be physical, emotional or simple negligence.

Nursing home abuse must be stopped. The first step is recognizing what abuse or neglect is. Abuse and neglect of the elderly can be found in many nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Florida. Some examples of the types of cases we have handled are:

Bedsores
Open Wounds
Cuts or Bruises
Dehydration
Malnutrition
Weight Loss
Falls
Bowel Impactions
Medication Errors
Verbal or Physical abuse
Over-Sedation
Assault and Battery

The attorneys at The Law Offices Of Lilly, O'Toole, & Brown LLP have become specialists in the litigation of cases involving nursing home abuse, neglect and negligence, and have the knowledge, experience, and passion to hold nursing homes accountable for the harm they cause to the elderly and their families. We are dedicated to teaching nursing home operators that they cannot afford to provide substandard care or allow the abuse or neglect of their patients.

Lilly, O'Toole & Brown, LLP
Lakeland Office: (863) 683-1111
Bartow Office: (863) 533-5525
Sebring Office: (863) 471-0003
Lake Wales Office: (863) 676-1991
Haines City Office: (863) 422-1282
Wauchula Office: (863) 767-1111
Winter Haven Office (863) 294-8100

Also providing legal assistance to clients from:
Wauchula, Lake Placid, Avon Park, Plant City, Brandon, and Valrico, Florida.

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When Financial Abuse Occurs in a Florida Nursing Home
Description: There are all types of nursing home abuse that occurs in Florida, including financial abuse among the elderly. Read this article to learn the warning signs of financial abuse and contact a Florida nursing home abuse lawyer at the Law Offices of Lilly, O’Toole & Brown, LLP at (863) 533-5525, if you suspect that your elderly family member is being financially abused at his or her nursing home.
Florida Nursing Homes Could Be Among the 20% With Poor Ratings
Description: Florida nursing home abuse is a serious problem that plagues our state. A recent analysis by USA Today found that 1 in 5 nursing homes continuously receive poor ratings for overall quality. Read this article to learn more and contact an Orlando nursing home abuse attorney at the Law Offices of Lilly, O'Toole & Brown, LLP at (863) 533-5525 for legal advice.
Florida Nursing Home Abuse is a Major Problem – Find Out What a Study Uncovered
Description: Nursing home abuse is more rampant than most people realize. One congressional report stated that the elderly are abused at 1 in 3 nursing homes. In Florida, nursing home abuse is a major problem and threatens the safety of our elderly population. If you suspect nursing home neglect or abuse, you should contact an experienced Orlando, Florida nursing home abuse lawyer at the Law Offices of Lilly, O'Toole & Brown, LLP at (863) 533-5525.
Ten Common Nursing Home Injuries in Florida
Description: Read this article to find out the ten common types of nursing home injuries in Florida. Contact an experienced Florida nursing home abuse attorney at the Law Offices of Lilly, O’Toole & Brown, LLP at (863) 683-1111 if you suspect that your loved one has been the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse.
10 Things Your Hospital Won't Tell You
Impact of Understaffing in Nursing Homes
Description: A federal study showed that nursing homes are short-staffed, which has become a national problem. This article addresses the link between understaffed nursing homes and elder abuse and neglect. If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, contact the law offices of Lilly, O'Toole & Brown, LLP at (863) 683-1111 for expert legal advice.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Description: Nursing home abuse and neglect should not be tolerated. Lilly, O'Toole & Brown discuss the signs of nursing home abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse or neglect. Contact us at (863) 683-1111 if your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect
Presure Sores in Nursing Homes
Description: Bed sores and pressure sores are particularly prevalent in nursing homes and hospitals, where the patient is not able to get up and move around easily. An infected bed sore can cause serious problems.
How to Select a Florida Nursing Home
Description: Choosing a Florida nursing home for your aging loved ones can be a difficult decision. Here is a list of questions to ask and guides to look to for help making this choice.