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Nursing Home Abuse 
No One Really Knows...
No one knows precisely how many older Americans are being abused,
neglected, or exploited. According to the best available estimates,
between 1 and 2 million Americans age 65 or older have been injured, exploited,
or otherwise mistreated by someone on whom they depended for care or protection.
A congressional report has found that 5,283 — over 30 percent — of the nursing
homes in the U.S. were cited for an abuse violation that had to cause harm
between January 1999 and January 2001. Over 2,500 of the violations were serious
enough to cause actual harm or to place residents in immediate jeopardy of death
or serious injury.
Types of Elder Abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse defines seven different types of elder abuse:
physical abuse; sexual abuse; emotional abuse; financial exploitation; neglect;
abandonment; and self neglect. These definitions are based on an analysis of
existing State and Federal definitions of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation
conducted by the Center.
Physical abuse:
Use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or
impairment.
Sexual Abuse:
Non-consensual sexual contact of any kind with an elderly person.
Emotional abuse:
Infliction of anguish, pain, or distress through verbal or non-verbal acts.
Financial/material exploitation: Illegal
or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or assets.
Neglect: Refusal, or failure, to fulfill any part of a person’s obligations or
duties to an elderly person.
According to the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, all residents in nursing homes
are entitled to receive quality care and live in an environment that improves or
maintains the quality of their physical and mental health. This entitlement
includes freedom from neglect, abuse, and misappropriation of funds. Neglect and
abuse are criminal acts whether they occur inside or outside a nursing home.
Residents do not surrender their rights to protection from criminal acts when
they enter a facility.
How utterly shameful...
Where is the dignity, respect and loving care our elderly loved ones deserve?
Seniors who have made their way through all of life's trials and tribulations
have earned, at the very least, some security and comfort in the winter of their
life.
Their well being has been entrusted to others who claim to be competent and
professional, yet now, we discover that our loved one has been subjected to
shameful abuse at the hands of those we trusted.
They certainly deserve better than that! The law provides punishment and
financial penalties to those that betray our elderly citizens rights to quality
care in a nursing home environment.
If you are concerned about the apparent abuse of an elderly loved one in the
care of a nursing home, don't wait!!! Get them the help they deserve now!
Contact the
Law Offices of David P. Ginzberg today! Call Toll-Free: 1-800-611-0142
or send an e-mail now.
At The Law Offices of David P. Ginzberg you will receive personal care and
attention as we guide you through the complexities of ensuring justice for your
loved one. We will give you practical, reliable, and honest legal advice
tailored to protect their interests and provide for their well being. If you have any questions
regarding nursing home abuse and you live in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie
or Okeechobee County, or anywhere in Florida,
contact us today for sound legal
advice and experienced representation.
It's imperative that you retain an attorney to make certain that nothing has been
overlooked.
Experience Counts
Hire an experienced law firm. The Law Offices of David P.
Ginzberg have successfully helped thousands of Floridians with their
legal woes and we can certainly help you.
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When the something sinister has happened to your loved one
living in a nursing home, they don't need to endure any further atrocities. Let us help you to get
them the justice and well being they deserve.
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When you hire the Law
Offices of David P. Ginzberg, you get a strong advocate whose only
goal is making sure that you are adequately represented on the road to
financial recovery.
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We have been successfully helping Floridians with legal services for over 23
years. We are fully experienced with all facets
of the legal procedures required to ensure that your case is conducted
professionally and thoroughly. Our attorneys are top-notch trial lawyers
capable of the meticulous effort necessary to guide your case from inception to
completion. You can be certain that every member of our staff knows their
job inside and out and will do their very best to meet your expectations.
Call us today, 24/7 Toll-Free: 1-800-611-0142 or
send an e-mail now.
Initial Consultation
Upon your first visit, we provide you with a comprehensive
consultation with one of our attorneys ABSOLUTELY FREE, or if you prefer,
you can get answers fast over the phone.
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This service costs you nothing, yet allows you to obtain
straight-forward answers to your questions to help put your mind at ease.
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We will advise you exactly what you should or shouldn't
do next.
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If you choose to have us handle your case, we will tell you
up-front and in
writing exactly what services we will provide, along with the amount of our
fees and costs.
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Get the help you deserve now.
Call us today, 24/7 Toll-Free: 1-800-611-0142
or send an e-mail now.
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It's reassuring to know that you have someone in your corner to
look after you.
Our loyalty is with you. Once you've entrusted our firm with your
problems, we perform strictly for you and your interests.
We know how important it is for you to know that your worries are well taken
care of.
You always have someone to turn to. We put our clients concerns first and
do our utmost to treat you with compassion and understanding.
Each of the professionals in our law offices get to know you personally. We take the time to answer all your questions and explain exactly what's
happening each step of the way.
With locations throughout Florida, we're available to help you when and
where you need it most.
We are always there to fight for your rights, whatever it takes!
Get the help you deserve now.
Call us today, 24/7 Toll-Free: 1-800-611-0142
or send an e-mail now.
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