Nursing home abuse or neglect occurs when a nursing home employee engages in careless, reckless or malicious behavior toward a resident. Often, nursing home abuse falls under the laws of medical malpractice (learn more about malpractice).  But Florida also has nursing home laws which add special protection for nursing home residents.

Hornsby Law Firm represents nursing home residents and their families who've become victims of abuse or neglect resulting in serious injury and wrongful death. These claims include:

• Bed sores or decubitus ulcers
• Physical abuse by nursing home employees or other residents
• Malnourishment and dehydration
• Failure to provide adequate medical care and recognize medical emergencies
• Injuries suffered by residents due to lack of supervision