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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
In the United States today,
there are over thirty four million people above the age
of 65. According to statistics, many will need some form
of assisted living, whether it is a skilled nursing home
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Approximately one million
senior citizens are abused or neglected in a nursing home or
assisted living facility (ALF) every year in the United
States. Nursing home residents have patient rights and certain
protections under the law. Resident rights include but are not
limited to:

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Whether a caregiver fails to
meet the needs of the senior (neglect) or actually
physically or mentally abuses a resident, nursing home
abuse is not uncommon in today's society, and we must do
our best to prevent it. There are several common types
of injuries that are suffered as a result of recurrent
neglect, including:
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If you notice any of these signs
of neglect or abuse, take immediate action. Call the nursing
home abuse attorneys at Beltz & Ruth right away and we will
start a prompt and thorough investigation to find out if your
loved one is being mistreated. If we find that negligence or
abuse has occurred, our attorneys will do everything in their
power to make sure your family is appropriately compensated
for the physical or mental pain and suffering and/or wrongful
death and, hopefully, stop future abuse.
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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
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today, or click below to submit your case to us for a free
review.

Beltz & Ruth provides personal injury legal
services within the Tampa Bay Region (West Central Florida),
and throughout the entire state of Florida.
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St. Petersburg, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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