Daniel
J. Williams, Esq.
The
Aristocrat Nursing Home in Naples, Florida recently settled a dispute with
Florida state authorities for the failure to care for a 90 year old man who was
left outside for hours in the hot sun last year.
The
settlement requires the nursing home to pay $15,000 in fines to state
regulators, which is in addition to the $85,000 fine levied last fall by the
feds. And those fines likely do not
spell the end of the nursing home’s troubles.
Because
an investigation has already been done at both the state and federal levels,
those reports provide a huge asset for a family member looking to take the case
to a personal injury or elder abuse attorney to begin an action in civil court.
While the state and federal fines penalize the nursing home, the reports from
this incident in Naples can help a family’s loved one obtain justice and seek
damages for the abuse and negligent acts perpetrated by the nursing home
employees.
This
case provides a prime example of how cooperation can help right the wrongs done
by nursing homes and their employees.
If
your loved one falls victim to such treatment, remember that while prosecutors
may go forward with criminal charges, you can seek a remedy in civil courts and
obtain monetary damages by seeking an elder abuse or personal injury attorney.
Daniel J. Williams is an Elder Abuse
Attorney with Fausone Bohn, LLP. The firm has former prosecutors and
experienced attorneys who can help you and your family right the wrongs done to
your loved one, whether it be nursing home abuse or financial exploitation.
Call the Metro Detroit Elder Abuse attorneys today, at (248) 468-4536, or visit
us online at www.fb-firm.com.
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