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Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. was named among the Top 20 Plaintiffs' firms in the country by the National Law Journal. We also have the honor of being featured for our work representing victims of nursing home abuse or neglect.
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| Case: |
Despain
vs. Avante at Leesburg, Inc. |
| Plaintiff: |
Beulah Despain |
| Defendant: |
Avante at Leesburg, Inc. et al |
| Date: |
August 26, 2003 |
| Amount: |
$1.7 million |
Compensatory Damages: |
$1.7 Million |
| Punitive Damages:
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n/a |
| Location: |
Florida |
| W&M Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys: |
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| Alleged
Injuries: |
Neglect by nursing home leading to pneumonia, malnutrition, weight loss, two falls resulting in skin tears to her hands, and poor hygiene |
| Description: |
Nursing home neglect attorneys from Wilkes
& McHugh, P.A. represented Beulah Despain who suffered from unexplained weight loss; unassessed and inappropriately treated physical, mental and emotional problems; an unsafe environment; delays in the provision of care; inadequate preventative custodial skin care; and inconsistent and inappropriate documentation.
The jury returned a verdict of $1.7
million. |
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