{"id":555,"date":"2025-11-18T19:27:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T19:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hlsllc.org\/les\/?page_id=555"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:59:20","slug":"when-a-loved-one-has-been-abused-in-a-nursing-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hlsllc.org\/les\/when-a-loved-one-has-been-abused-in-a-nursing-home\/","title":{"rendered":"When a Loved One Has Been Abused in a Nursing Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>When a Loved One Has Been Abused in a Nursing Home                            <\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The team of Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A. appreciates the difficult decision that goes along with choosing a nursing home for your loved one. Often people will put off taking this step in hopes that there are alternatives to caring for an aging loved one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">And what happens if after you put your loved one into a home, a member of the staff abuses the person you love? Your family member could be at risk for suffering from serious injury. Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A. has extensive experience managing sensitive cases. With more than three decades protecting the rights of people (elderly, physically infirmed and disabled) who have experienced abuse at the hands of those their family trusted, you can feel confident that your loved ones\u2019s best interests will be first and foremost.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>A nursing home abuse lawyer Florida residents recommend\u00a0who understands that putting someone you love into a nursing home is often a difficult decision to make is Leslie Duberstein Glenn. \u00a0\u00a0Often times people will put off taking this step in hopes that there are alternatives to caring for an aging loved one.<\/p>\n<p>And what happens if after you put your loved one into a home, a member of the staff abuses the person you love? Your family member could be at risk\u00a0 for suffering from serious injury. Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A. has extensive experience with managing sensitive cases. with more than three decades of experience protecting the rights of people (elderly, physically infirmed and disabled) who have experienced abuse at the hands of those their family trusted, you can feel confident that your loved ones\u2019s best intereste will be first and<br \/>foremost<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hlsllc.org\/les\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/empty-wheelchair-in-assisted-living-facility-2025-04-05-06-58-11-utc-670x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hlsllc.org\/les\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/empty-wheelchair-in-assisted-living-facility-2025-04-05-06-58-11-utc-670x1024.jpg 670w, https:\/\/hlsllc.org\/les\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/empty-wheelchair-in-assisted-living-facility-2025-04-05-06-58-11-utc-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/hlsllc.org\/les\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/empty-wheelchair-in-assisted-living-facility-2025-04-05-06-58-11-utc-768x1174.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hlsllc.org\/les\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/empty-wheelchair-in-assisted-living-facility-2025-04-05-06-58-11-utc-1005x1536.jpg 1005w, https:\/\/hlsllc.org\/les\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/empty-wheelchair-in-assisted-living-facility-2025-04-05-06-58-11-utc.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is considered nursing home abuse?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The last thing you want is for someone you love to be neglected or abused in a nursing home. Those suffering from abuse in a nursing home can have a devastating impact that causes physical and emotional injuries. Below are some common examples of nursing home abuse:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: inline-block; list-style-type: disc !important; padding-left: 20px; margin: 0;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Physical abuse<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Financial manipulation<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sexual abuse<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Negligence due to lack of care by nursing home employees<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Emotional abuse by verbally threatening or humiliating a resident<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What You Can Expect from Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you realize that a loved one has suffered care abuse in a nursing home, it is often an emotional and painful time. Seeking compensation for the injuries your loved one received can result in the ability to get them the care they truly deserve. For you and your family Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A. can do the following:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: inline-block; list-style-type: disc !important; padding-left: 20px; margin: 0;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prepare you for what to expect regarding the legal process<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dedicate the focus and resources that your case requires<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Provide timely and consistent communication and updates throughout the process<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Offer knowledge and experience to protect your loved one\u2019s legal rights and best interests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Filing a Personal Injury Claim on Behalf of a Loved One<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are considering pursuing a personal injury claim for an elderly loved one, you will need to have guardianship or power of attorney for the person who has been abused in the nursing home.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Powers of Attorney<\/b>:<\/strong> Allow for a person to appoint someone to handle both business and private matters. This includes any medical or financial issues that may arise.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Elderly Guardianship<\/b>: <\/strong>Allows for a person to obtain legal responsibility for someone who lacks \u00a0the capacity. The court usually appoints elderly guardianships.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"tel:%20561-361-1381.\">If your loved one was the victim of abuse in a nursing home and sustained injuries, take immediate action by contacting Leslie Duberstein Glenn today at 561-361-1381.<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a Loved One Has Been Abused in a Nursing Home The team of Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A. appreciates the difficult decision that goes along with choosing a nursing home for your loved one. Often people will put off taking this step in hopes that there are alternatives to caring for an aging loved one. 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