Florida Nursing Home Falls May Be a Sign of Negligence

Falls and fractures affect many senior citizens living in nursing homes and elder care. Perhaps you or a loved one has been injured in a nursing home fall in Florida. The more you know about laws on Florida nursing home abuse and neglect, the more likely you are to obtain the right amount of compensation for yourself or your family in case of a fall or fracture.

Many senior citizens are shaky on their feet while standing or walking and need to use canes or walkers to feel steady. In nursing homes, however, senior citizens should be able to count on close supervision and the right number of staff members to stand by their side and prevent falls.

Many nursing home neglect victims require one-on-one or two-on-one supervision when they are out of bed. However, nursing homes often fail to provide the proper level of staffing. This neglect can cause falls which result in injuries like broken hips or a concussions.

If your loved one has been injured in a fall in a Florida nursing home and you suspect neglect, contact a Florida nursing home lawyer immediately. Call 1-800-GOLD-LAW to schedule your FREE consultation with Craig Goldenfarb.