Tallahassee Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyer

Advocating for Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Victims in Tallahassee, FL

Mr. Milles has represented many individuals and families who have suffered from nursing home abuse and neglect. We understand the anger, sadness, and betrayal families can experience when they learn that their loved one has been the victim of neglect and/or abuse in a nursing home. 

While our team cannot turn back time, we can assist you in investigating your case, determining what types of compensation you're entitled to, and relentlessly pursuing it. Let us manage all aspects of your case while you and your loved ones focus on healing and recovering. 

To learn more about how our nursing home neglect and abuse lawyer in Tallahassee, FL, can guide you, give us a call at (855) 553-3310 or message us online to schedule a free consultation. 

What Is Considered Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse?

Nursing homes must provide patients with food and medical services. Patients can suffer serious harm when they do not receive basic necessities or care.

The most common types of neglect and abuse include:

• Financial abuse. This is where a nursing home takes financial advantage of a patient, such as by altering the terms of a trust or will.
• Sexual abuse. Nursing home staff may sexually abuse patients.
• Physical abuse. In some cases, nursing home staff may strike patients.
• Withholding care. Nursing home staff can harm patients when they withhold care.

What Are the Signs of Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse?

Recognition of elder neglect can often be challenging, as it may manifest in subtle ways.

Signs can include: 

• Unexplained weight loss
• Poor personal hygiene
• Changes in mood or behavior
• Social withdrawal 
• Fear or anxiety when interacting with staff members
• Bedsores
• Broken bones
• Brain injury
• Sepsis
• Wound infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Dehydration
• Amputations
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse

Furthermore, keeping communication open with other residents and their families can also provide insights into the facility's care standards. Signs of neglect can overlap with other types of abuse, such as financial exploitation or emotional abuse, which might become apparent through changes in a loved one's financial statements or unusual bank withdrawals.

Why Choose a Local Tallahassee Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Lawyer?

Selecting a lawyer based in Tallahassee offers unique advantages, particularly in cases of elder neglect and nursing home abuse. Local attorneys are deeply familiar with the region’s court systems and the prevailing practices of local judges and prosecutors. Having previously served as president of the Tallahassee Bar Association, Mr. Milles is well-acquainted with the nuances of Tallahassee’s legal environment, which can significantly benefit your case.

Tallahassee has specific community-driven efforts towards elder care, with local resources readily available to support families. The close-knit nature of the legal network here means faster, more effective communication and negotiation with opposing counsel and community agencies overseeing elder protection laws.

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Resources

One great resource that families may want to consider when researching a nursing home for a loved one is Medicare’s nursing home compare search tool, which can be found here. Medicare’s nursing home compare allows you to find out information about a nursing home’s quality measures and staffing so that you can make an informed choice.

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) publishes Florida’s Nursing Home Guide as part of AHCA’s ongoing effort to provide information to consumers faced with difficult health care decisions. This website allows you to search for a nursing home by geographic region or by characteristics of the nursing homes.

When you view the information for a specific nursing home, you will see descriptive information about the facility, as well as the facility’s performance on past inspections, represented by stars. Under the stars is a link, “Inspection Details for this Facility,” which will take you to a listing of this facility’s deficiencies over the past 30 months. Clicking on any citation will take you to a fuller explanation of that citation.

Mr. Milles always recommends that families with loved ones in nursing homes visit at different times of day and not be afraid to ask questions about their loved one’s care. Mr. Milles has represented clients injured in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, mental health facilities, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and residential care facilities.