The largest union that represents nurses in the United States finds that to be a hospital nurse nowadays, is to be subjected to being scratched, slapped, punched, kicked, spat on, groped, or have an object thrown at them.

The children of Leelama Lal, 67, of Royal Palm Beach faulted the lack of security they say led to the beating and may leave their mother blind.

The daughter and son of Leelamma Lal, the HCA Florida Palms West nurse brutally attacked by a patient while on the job, are sharing their mother's story with WPTV.

LeeLamma Lala, 67, is a nurse who has served at Palms West Hospital for over 21 years. Her family has hired a law firm to consider legal action.