Daughter of nurse beaten at Palms West says hospital still isn’t doing enough to protect staff

Daughter of nurse beaten at Palms West says hospital still isn’t doing enough to protect staff

Six months after a brutal attack at Palms West Hospital, nurse Leela Lal is home—but her daughter says the hospital’s security response leaves others at risk.

Nurse Returns Home After Brutal Attack at Palms West Hospital

(WPBF) – Five months after a violent attack left her hospitalized and fighting for her life, Palms West Hospital nurse Leela Lal is finally home. Lal, a nurse, was attacked during her shift in February, suffering multiple facial fractures and a traumatic brain injury. After months in intensive care and rehabilitation, she returned home on Saturday to a warm welcome from family, friends and community members. Lal’s daughter, Cindy Joseph, as supp…