As our population ages, more Americans find themselves in need of the services of a nursing home or assisted living facility and dependent on others to meet their basic daily needs, including medical care, feeding, personal hygiene, physical therapy, and supervision. Unfortunately, as the demand for elderly care grows, the burden on our medical system is increasing at a rapid pace. Employees in some facilities are inexperienced, overworked or under-qualified to provide the minimum standard of care to all residents.  Additionally the facility may be more interested in profits than proper care and not adequately staff their facilities.

Many residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities suffer from some sort of abuse or neglect, with neglect being the most common form of mistreatment. Examples of neglect include malnourishment, dehydration, and bed sores. Physical and psychological abuse also are common forms of mistreatment of the elderly due to the victim’s deteriorating physical and mental health and the resulting inability of the victim to report the neglect or abuse that is happening to them.

If you have been injured or know someone who has suffered injuries or died as a result of nursing home neglect or abuse,  please call the Law Offices of Christopher Ligori & Associates at 813-223-2929 for a free consultation.