Miami, Fla. — Percy Martinez, founding attorney at Percy Martinez Medical Malpractice Lawyers, emphasizes that nursing home neglect often accumulates over time, becoming apparent only after significant harm has occurred. The firm has been recognized as the top nursing home neglect lawyer in Miami for 2025, reflecting its dedication to safeguarding elderly patients and holding facilities accountable for neglect and abuse.
The law firm specializes in transforming everyday observations by family members into actionable legal evidence. By simplifying complicated care plans, staffing records, and supervision protocols into user-friendly checklists, families are better equipped to monitor the well-being of their loved ones.
Highlighted by notable case outcomes, the firm has secured both confidential settlements and public verdicts for elder neglect claims. Published results include a $2.6 million award related to a wrongful death caused by an untreated infection, a $1.2 million settlement for a preventable hip fracture due to inadequate supervision, and a $900,000 settlement arising from malnutrition and dehydration linked to insufficient care. These compensations typically address medical expenses, relocation costs, pain and suffering, and wrongful death claims.
In Florida, nursing home neglect lawsuits usually commence with record collection, including care plans and incident reports. The general timeline for processing these cases is as follows: gathering records and expert reviews typically take three to six months; the filing of the lawsuit and subsequent discovery phase can extend from 12 to 18 months; and mediation or trial may necessitate an additional three to six months, depending on court schedules. Many cases settle within a timeline of 18 to 24 months, though disputes can prolong the process.
Settlement amounts in Florida nursing home neglect cases generally fall between $500,000 and $3 million, with higher awards for severe injuries, repeated violations, or wrongful death. The legal standards governing nursing homes require facilities to maintain adequate staffing, adhere to individualized care plans, prevent avoidable health issues, and respond to residents’ changing conditions.
While pursuing cases, Percy Martinez Medical Malpractice Lawyers operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients are charged no legal fees unless recovery is achieved. All case-related expenses, including expert consultations and on-site inspections, are funded upfront by the firm and reimbursed only from the settlement or verdict.
Based in Miami, the law firm serves clients across Florida, representing families in cases of nursing home neglect, elder abuse, hospital negligence, and other medical malpractice matters. By collaborating with leading medical and nursing specialists, the firm aims to hold facilities accountable for failing to protect their residents.
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