Nursing Home Abuse
Serving in the States of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi
When you make the decision to place a loved one in an Alabama, Florida, or Mississippi nursing home, you have an expectancy that your loved one will be adequately cared for and his or her needs will be attended to with due care. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Time and time again, nursing home residents are victims of abuse or neglect and suffer physically, mentally, and even financially. The Alabama nursing home abuse lawyers of Greene & Phillips are here to help your family should your loved one be a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect.
Our experienced attorneys understand the laws relating to nursing home abuse cases and are ready to help protect your loved one's rights. The following are answers to questions commonly asked by people who are dealing with nursing home abuse situations.
What are my loved one's rights?
Patients in nursing homes have the following rights:
- The right to access information about the facility and its services; to contact the state's ombudsman (a person who assists patients who have complaints), licensure office, and advocacy groups; and to view the state survey reports on the facility.
- The right to participate in their care, receive adequate care, be informed of their medical conditions, participate in treatment and discharge planning, refuse medication and therapy, be offered alternative means of treatment, and review their medical records.
- The right to select their physicians and participate in facility and community activities as well as resident councils.
- The right to privacy and confidentiality as well as access to entities and individuals providing health, legal, social, or other services.
- The right to be treated with dignity, respect, and consideration and to have freedom from mental/physical abuse and physical/chemical restraints.
- The right to security for their possessions.
- The right to voice any concerns or complaints without fear and to have these grievances resolved promptly.
What can a lawyer do for my loved one and me?
An Alabama, Florida, or Mississippi nursing home abuse lawyer with Greene & Phillips can help bring your claims to the attention of the appropriate agencies, including the nursing home, relevant insurance providers, and legal officials. Your nursing home abuse attorney will be on your side, using his or her knowledge of how to navigate the justice system and offering guidance on the actions that are in the best interest of your loved one.
At Greene & Phillips we approach every client with compassion and confidentiality, and we are dedicated to helping our clients through troubling times. Let us help you.
Free Consultation
Has your loved one suffered from nursing home abuse or neglect in Alabama, Florida, or Mississippi? Let the nursing home abuse lawyers of Greene & Phillips help protect your rights. Contact us for a free consultation to have your claim evaluated by one of our attorneys and your questions answered. Simply complete an online consultation request form or call us toll free at (877) 478-1115.
Greene & Phillips Attorneys at Law is based in Mobile and Dothan, Alabama. They handle the following types of cases: auto accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, nursing home neglect, products liability, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death.
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