What to do after a nursing home neglect injury
- Photograph injuries, including the date and time.
- Request a copy of the resident's chart and care plan.
- Document staffing levels, response times, and complaints.
- Report serious concerns to the state regulator — Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) or the Georgia Department of Community Health.
- Call a lawyer before discussing settlement with the facility's risk manager.
Why hire a lawyer for a nursing home neglect case?
Facilities have lawyers and insurers on retainer. A lawyer levels the field, preserves records before they 'disappear,' and identifies all responsible corporate entities — often multiple layers behind a single building.
Common injuries we see
- Bedsores and pressure ulcers
- Falls and fractures
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Medication errors
- Unexplained bruises and injuries
- Wrongful death
What you can recover
Medical bills, additional care costs, pain and suffering, and in serious cases punitive damages and wrongful-death recovery.
Florida & Georgia law that affects your case
Florida and Georgia long-term care facilities are subject to state and federal regulations governing staffing, care plans, infection control, and incident reporting. Violations are powerful evidence of negligence.
Insurance company tactics to watch for
- Blaming the resident's age or underlying conditions for clearly preventable injuries.
- Producing 'updated' charting after a serious incident.
How our process works
- Free consultation.
- Records request and preservation letter.
- Investigation of staffing, ownership structure, and survey history.
- Demand, negotiation, and litigation.
