What are the different types of neglect and abuse in group homes?

The same types of neglect and abuse that can occur in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities may also occur in group homes. Forms of group home negligence can include: Bed sore injuries and infections Malnutrition and dehydration Preventable contractures Prescription errors Avoidable falls Financial abuse Physical abuse Negligence and neglect in other forms, such as unsanitary living conditions and social isolation that can contribute to poorer health outcomes Our Tallahassee group home negligence lawyers can uncover all forms of neglect and abuse in these facilities and help residents and their families hold facilities accountable for mistreatment of all kinds.

Can you sue a group home for negligence?

Your family may have grounds to sue a group home for negligence if the conduct of the facility or its employees resulted in significant harm to a resident. To successfully sue a group home for negligence in Florida, you generally have to establish the following: The group home or its employees breached a duty of care owed to the resident through neglectful care, intentional abuse of any form, or another form of negligence This breach of duty caused harm, such as physical injury or financial loss, to the resident The damages for which your family member is seeking compensation resulted from this harm or loss Suing a group home for negligence requires strong legal arguments and considerable evidence. Having seasoned group home neglect attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, on your side equips you to make a compelling case for fair compensation.

What responsibilities do group homes have to residents?

Compared to skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, group homes may have less extensive obligations to the residents under their care. Generally, group homes don’t provide the same level of skilled nursing care as a nursing home. They also may not employ staff dedicated to meeting residents’ personal needs, as an assisted living facility does. Despite these differences, group homes and their staff have certain responsibilities to the residents in their care. A group home can be held accountable for breaching the duty of care owed to residents in any way, including: Neglecting the resident’s needs in ways that result in significant harm, such as the development of bed sores, contractures, preventable falls, dehydration, and malnutrition Committing or enabling any form of abuse against the vulnerable resident, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, or emotional abuse Making medication errors that result in harm or risk to the resident Allowing safety hazards on the premises or inadequate institutional policies and procedures to put residents' safety at risk It isn’t always clear to group home residents or their families exactly what the facility’s responsibilities are and whether the treatment provided can constitute abuse or neglect. Having group home abuse and neglect lawyers like Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. review the facts of the situation can make things clearer and guide your next steps.

Can you sue for intentional abuse by group home workers and assaults by other residents?

Residents should feel safe in group homes, but the reality is that abuse and assaults do happen. Both employees of these facilities and other residents may take advantage of their proximity and access to do harm to a group home resident. Experienced attorneys for group home negligence cases can help injured residents and their families hold facilities accountable for their role in allowing abuse or assaults to occur. Depending on the circumstances, we might seek to hold the group home accountable for negligent hiring and supervision of its staff, negligent supervision of residents, and other failures to ensure the safety of the victim.

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Group Home Neglect Attorneys in Tallahassee, FL Advocating for Resident Rights in Leon County, Wakulla County, Jefferson County, Gadsden County, and Throughout Florida

Group homes provide residential care for the elderly, the developmentally disabled, and others who may need a supportive living environment. These residents’ unique needs make them vulnerable to neglect and abuse at the hands of individual caretakers, as well as negligence on the part of the facility more broadly. If you believe that your family member is receiving improper treatment in one of these often small, private residential facilities, you have options. Consulting Tallahassee group home negligence lawyers is the first step toward investigating your suspicions and figuring out how you can protect your loved one’s health and legal rights.

The professionals at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney & Hobbs P.A. are group home neglect attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, with a long history of fighting for the injured. We’re here to provide comprehensive legal support to the families of elderly and developmentally disabled residents at no upfront cost. Contact us today to discuss your options during a free initial consultation.

Group Home Negligence Claims in Tallahassee, FL

Because group homes are smaller, private facilities, families may believe that these institutions will provide a safer environment than nursing homes, where negligence and neglect are common concerns, for a loved one who is not able to live fully independently. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.

As experienced Tallahassee group home negligence lawyers, we routinely investigate suspected neglect and abuse in these small residential facilities, and we conduct these investigations at such facilities all across Florida and Georgia. When we uncover evidence of abuse or neglect in group homes, we work tirelessly to hold facilities and their staff accountable and help injured residents and their families secure compensation.

How Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. Can Help

To get compensation for an injury or complication arising out of group home negligence, you need professional guidance and skilled representation. Group Homes are different from nursing homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Independent Living Facilities; the applicable state laws, and state rules and regulations that apply are different, and must be understood and considered.

Types of Group Home Negligence Cases We’re Prepared to Handle

Our Tallahassee group home negligence lawyers recognize that each injury claim against a residential facility is unique. Neglect and abuse in these institutions can take many different forms, and some instances of negligence involve multiple forms of mistreatment.

We’re ready to assist your family when a loved one in a group home has suffered from:

Physical abuse – unfortunately, we’ve seen far too many cases of blatant abuse in these facilities.
Avoidable fall injuries
Medication and prescription errors
Emotional abuse
Financial abuse and exploitation

You don’t need to know before seeking legal advice exactly how negligence may have played a part in your family member’s injury. Just reach out for a free case evaluation and share your suspicions and the facts you have available. We will take care of the rest.

Our Approach to Securing Fair Compensation for Injured Group Home Residents

Holding a group home accountable for the harm a resident has suffered can be a complex legal undertaking. At Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney & Hobbs P.A., our approach uses proven methods to get results, including:

A thorough analysis of the facts of your case during a free consultation
An in-depth investigation of the policies of the group home and the conduct of its staff, including reviews of video footage, photographs, witnesses’ statements, patient logs, personnel files, and hiring and training procedures
Diligent identification of all potential defendants
Gathering of evidence and development of legal arguments
Management of all demands of a claim, including deadlines, legal documents, and interactions with defendants and their insurance companies
Settlement negotiations, litigation filing, and representation in legal proceedings such as a trial, if necessary, to secure financial compensation for your family

Through our commitment to our clients and our strategic methods, we’ve developed a reputation for getting results.

Why Choose Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A.?

These are unique claims! The applicable laws are obscure and, frankly, not often fully understood or appreciated.Not every personal injury law firm in Florida is prepared to handle the nuances and unique challenges of claims involving neglect and abuse in a Group Home. There are several large Group Home operators that dominate the field, and we have come to know many of these large operators, and how they work. The Group Home team at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney & Hobbs P.A., headed up by Senior Partner Dean R. LeBoeuf and Partner Scott E. Gwartney, is known for our tireless work serving injured Group Home residents and their families. We’ve successfully handled many Group Home claims, from Ft. Meyers, to Central Florida, to our hometown of Tallahassee, and west to Panama City and Pensacola, and throughout the state of Georgia as well.

A Long History of Practicing Law Throughout Florida

Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney & Hobbs P.A. has been an integral part of the Florida legal scene for more than 35 years. Our team has handled more than 10,000 cases and has over 100 years of combined experience to draw from, equipping us with the full scope of legal knowledge needed to make your claim as successful as possible.

Comprehensive Representation for Residents of Negligent Facilities and Their Families

Our team of group home neglect attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, represents residents of all types of care facilities harmed through all forms of abuse, neglect, and negligence. You can count on us to fully evaluate your concerns about your loved one’s care, explore all theories of liability against potential defendants, and provide appropriate representation. We know how much is at stake, and we’re committed to giving your family the support you deserve.

Contingency-Based Legal Services Offer Help at No Upfront Cost

For the families of injured group home residents, another financial burden is the last thing you need. Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney & Hobbs P.A. ensures that legal assistance for a negligence claim is always affordable by providing complimentary initial consultations and representing the injured on a contingency basis. There are no upfront costs for hiring us to handle your claim.

Contact the Tallahassee Group Home Negligence Lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. Today for a Free Case Evaluation

The sooner you contact experienced attorneys, the sooner we can launch an investigation into conduct and procedures at the group home and determine what your injured loved one’s legal options are.

For help from group home neglect attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, contact Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. online or call 850-605-3555 today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Group Home Negligence Cases in Tallahassee and Throughout Florida

The same types of neglect and abuse that can occur in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities may also occur in group homes. Forms of group home negligence can include:
Bed sore injuries and infections
Malnutrition and dehydration
Preventable contractures
Prescription errors
Avoidable falls
Financial abuse
Physical abuse
Negligence and neglect in other forms, such as unsanitary living conditions and social isolation that can contribute to poorer health outcomes
Our Tallahassee group home negligence lawyers can uncover all forms of neglect and abuse in these facilities and help residents and their families hold facilities accountable for mistreatment of all kinds.
Your family may have grounds to sue a group home for negligence if the conduct of the facility or its employees resulted in significant harm to a resident. To successfully sue a group home for negligence in Florida, you generally have to establish the following:
The group home or its employees breached a duty of care owed to the resident through neglectful care, intentional abuse of any form, or another form of negligence
This breach of duty caused harm, such as physical injury or financial loss, to the resident
The damages for which your family member is seeking compensation resulted from this harm or loss
Suing a group home for negligence requires strong legal arguments and considerable evidence. Having seasoned group home neglect attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, on your side equips you to make a compelling case for fair compensation.
Compared to skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, group homes may have less extensive obligations to the residents under their care. Generally, group homes don’t provide the same level of skilled nursing care as a nursing home. They also may not employ staff dedicated to meeting residents’ personal needs, as an assisted living facility does.
Despite these differences, group homes and their staff have certain responsibilities to the residents in their care. A group home can be held accountable for breaching the duty of care owed to residents in any way, including:
Neglecting the resident’s needs in ways that result in significant harm, such as the development of bed sores, contractures, preventable falls, dehydration, and malnutrition
Committing or enabling any form of abuse against the vulnerable resident, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, or emotional abuse
Making medication errors that result in harm or risk to the resident
Allowing safety hazards on the premises or inadequate institutional policies and procedures to put residents' safety at risk
It isn’t always clear to group home residents or their families exactly what the facility’s responsibilities are and whether the treatment provided can constitute abuse or neglect. Having group home abuse and neglect lawyers like Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. review the facts of the situation can make things clearer and guide your next steps.
Residents should feel safe in group homes, but the reality is that abuse and assaults do happen. Both employees of these facilities and other residents may take advantage of their proximity and access to do harm to a group home resident.
Experienced attorneys for group home negligence cases can help injured residents and their families hold facilities accountable for their role in allowing abuse or assaults to occur. Depending on the circumstances, we might seek to hold the group home accountable for negligent hiring and supervision of its staff, negligent supervision of residents, and other failures to ensure the safety of the victim.

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