Sadly, senior citizens sometimes suffer physical, emotional, or financial harm due to abuse, neglect, or exploitation. If your loved one may be the victim of such actions, it may be beneficial to seek legal help from a Margate, FL elder law lawyer.
At Eggnatz | Pascucci, we offer caring and compassionate legal guidance and support. Allow a Margate, FL nursing home abuse attorney from our team to review your elder law case. Reach out to us today.
Why Choose Us to Help You with Your Margate, FL Elder Law Case?
- You can communicate directly with our Margate, FL elder law attorneys. Our lawyers will handle your case from start to finish.
- Our team has more than 30 years of combined legal experience. We know the legal challenges that you may encounter with your elder law claim or lawsuit and can address them promptly.
- We are from the community and for the community. Your Margate, FL elder law attorney will treat you like family, make sure that your voice is heard, and work hard to achieve your desired case results.
How to File an Elder Law Claim in Florida
Call 911 if you feel your family member is in immediate danger. Or, contact the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE or online if you believe that your family member may be subject to abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This can help you protect your loved one from further harm.
Speak with a Margate, FL elder law attorney if you want to proceed with a civil case against anyone who may be liable for harming your loved one. Your lawyer empathizes with you and your loved one during this challenging time. They can learn about your case and, if warranted, help you seek compensation through a claim or lawsuit.
Compensation That You Could Receive in an Elder Law Case
Margate, FL elder law lawyers may advise you to pursue economic and non-economic damages, such as:
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation costs
- Home healthcare expenses
- Replacement of stolen assets
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Your lawyer may use medical records, bank and credit card statements, incident reports, and other forms of proof to show that your case for these and other damages is valid.
How Much Time Do You Have to File an Elder Law Lawsuit?
According to Florida Statute 95.11, the statute of limitations for most personal injury lawsuits is two years. Based on this, if you want to sue someone who may be liable for harming an elderly member of your family, you may have up to two years to do so, depending on the circumstances of the case.
If an elderly family member dies due to another party’s negligence, you may have up to two years from the date of death to seek compensation through a lawsuit.
Based on the Florida Wrongful Death Act (Florida Statute 768.20), a personal representative of a deceased person (decedent) may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This representative may be named in a will or appointed by a court.
Tell Us Your Story
Eggnatz | Pascucci is available to review your elder law case and discuss your legal options with you. For more information, contact us online, call us at (954) 889-3359, or text us at (954) 289-6961 to request a free case consultation.