Nursing Home Abuse

The law firm of Howell & Thornhill can help if you or a loved one is a victim of neglect by a nursing home or assisted living facility. Bed sores, repeated falls, skin tears, broken bones, wrong medication, dehydration, malnutrition, filthy sheets, and unanswered call lights are some of the problems a poor nursing home may cause.

The assisted living industry has changed dramatically over the last several years. In the past, the Federal government paid high amounts to nursing homes for routine care. In our opinion, these huge profits encouraged some big corporations to buy up homes in Florida and other states at any price. The house of cards collapsed when the Federal government reduced the amount paid for routine care. The big corporations were left with high debt costs on the nursing homes. Some corporations have filed for bankruptcy. It appears that some corporations have cut back employees to keep up the profits. Sadly, the main result has been a lack of care for residents. Residents frequently die because some nursing homes ignore their residents. The whole idea of a nursing home is 24 hour care. Some residents do not receive any care.

The law firm of Howell & Thornhill has seven attorneys, a full time certified legal investigator, and a full time nurse to help if you or a loved one is hurt or killed by a nursing home. Please call 800-992-0492 or email us.