There are multiple ways to report elder abuse in Florida. You can call law enforcement officials in the city where the abuse took place, alerting them to your loved one’s mistreatment. You may also call the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ Florida Abuse Hotline.
After you have reported abuse, you can consider the toll that the mistreatment has taken on the victim. To pursue justice, consider hiring a Florida elder abuse lawyer to evaluate your loved one’s damages and hold liable parties accountable.
How to Pursue Justice for Elder Abuse
You can hire a Florida personal injury lawyer to seek justice for a loved one’s abuse. Consider choosing your attorney from our firm because:
- Elder abuse cases are a high priority for our firm: Our team has represented many victims of elder mistreatment and their loved ones affected by the abuse.
- We know elder care facilities throughout Florida: Our firm has offices throughout Florida, which means we represent victims of elder abuse in every corner of the state. This extensive presence has familiarized us with many negligent elder care facilities in the state.
- We take cases to court when necessary: Leaders of negligent elder care facilities do not always own up to their failures. As a consequence, we sometimes have to take cases to trial in order to secure justice for our clients. We are ready and willing to take your case to trial if necessary.
- We bring compassion to every case: Victims of elder abuse deserve nothing but compassion, and that’s the type of legal service we provide.
If your loved one passes away from circumstances related to mistreatment, a Florida wrongful death lawyer from our firm can lead the case. We handle every elder abuse case with the utmost compassion, as we understand that mistreatment of an elder can cause significant harm to everyone affected.
Vulnerable Adults Can Experience Different Types of Abuse
Elder abuse encompasses various forms of abuse, including:
- Financial abuse
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse
Certain populations, such as disabled adults, may not be able to report their abuse on their own. It’s important for family members to look out for signs of potential abuse, report them, and relocate their loved ones immediately.
An Attorney Will Document Abuse and Fight for Financial Recovery
Our team will handle your elder abuse case from start to finish, serving you or your loved one by:
Detailing the Abuse (and Why It Happened)
We will get to the bottom of your loved one’s abuse, determining:
- Who perpetrated the abuse
- How the abuse went undetected (or unstopped)
- The types of mistreatment your loved one endured
- All other facts related to your loved one’s mistreatment
We will seek video footage, eyewitness accounts, and any other relevant documentation of your loved one’s abuse.
Identifying Liable Parties
Your elder abuse lawyer will determine who is liable for the mistreatment, and liable parties may include:
- The individual(s) who perpetrated the abuse
- Administrators of any nursing home or assisted living facility where the abuse happened
- Owners of a negligent nursing home or assisted living community
- Any other party whose negligence contributed to your loved one’s mistreatment
We will conduct an extensive investigation to detail all failures and malicious acts related to the abuse of your loved one.
Evaluating and Documenting the Victim’s Damages
We will work with experts to measure the harm of the abuse. We expect that your loved one has pain and suffering, potential financial losses, and other damages resulting directly from mistreatment.
Recoverable Damages When Elder Abuse Occurs
Elder abuse can cause immediate and long-term harm, including:
Pain and Suffering
Abuse is guaranteed to cause pain and suffering, which can include:
- Physical pain
- Psychological distress
- Emotional anguish
- Loss of sleep
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Lost quality of life
Those who suffer abuse may live in perpetual fear, causing constant fear and affecting every aspect of life. We will hire mental health experts to evaluate the toll that abuse has taken on the victim.
Counseling and Medication Costs
The road to psychological and emotional recovery may be lengthy, and your loved one may need:
- Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- Medications
- Other services to improve their psychological and emotional health
We will again work with mental health experts to identify and value all services your loved one will need for recovery.
Medical Bills
We will calculate the total cost of all abuse-related medical costs. Abuse victims may need:
- Emergency medical care
- Medical imaging
- Surgery
- Hospitalization (which may be necessary when abuse victims are dehydrated or seriously injured)
- Rehabilitation
- Various other medical services and appointments
Abuse can cause serious injuries in addition to the psychological trauma it imposes on the victim. Our team will demand complete financial coverage of your loved one’s abuse-related medical expenses.
Relocation Expenses
Many abuse victims choose to leave the facility in which the abuse occurred. If your loved one chooses to move, we will include relocation costs in your claim or lawsuit.
A Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one is the greatest possible consequence of elder abuse. A Florida wrongful death lawyer from our team will seek compensation for:
- All affected parties’ pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- The cost of a funeral, burial, or cremation
- Loss of the non-economic value the decedent provided their loved ones
- Any other economic or non-economic harm resulting from the fatal elder abuse
Whether your loved one survived the abuse or succumbed to injuries, an elder abuse lawyer from our firm will demand justice for your damages.
Affording an Elder Abuse Lawyer in Florida
Yes, you can afford to hire a Florida elder abuse attorney from our team. We ask for no upfront or out-of-pocket compensation from you. Your lawyer will only receive compensation if you receive compensation, so we are literally invested in your financial recovery.
Call Ged Lawyers Today for a Free Consultation About an Elder Abuse Case
We generally face filing deadlines when leading elder abuse cases in Florida. Now that the abuse has come to light, the negligent facility may be trying to dispose of important evidence. Do not wait to contact our team and give us the green light to fight for justice.
Call Ged Lawyers today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
