Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits
When a loved one can no longer manage daily living, relatives often realize that they are also unqualified to give adequate care. Placing an elderly relative in a nursing home or assisted living residence is difficult for most families. But they trust the facility they choose and hope they are doing the right thing. While no one ever plans on nursing home negligence or abuse, it is all too prevalent today.
When residences are understaffed or personnel are untrained or unqualified, residents frequently do not get the care they need. Abuse or neglect can result in malnutrition, disease, preventable falls, and even death.
If you suspect a caregiver or long-term care facility is harming a loved one, you should learn to recognize signs of possible abuse or neglect. Signs may include the following:
- Bedsores
- Over- or under-medication
- Dehydration
- Malnutrition
- Sudden weight loss or gain
- Unsanitary conditions
- Poor personal hygiene
- Torn clothing
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- Missing clothes or belongings
- Bruises or wounds
- Poor skin coloring
- Withdrawn behavior
- Preventable falls
- Inadequate supervision
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Put experience on your side
Greg Jones served as a past vice president of the Nursing Home Litigation Group with the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is a leader in the field of nursing home abuse litigation and has extensive insight and knowledge about nursing home abuse laws. Our firm takes elder care seriously. When our client’s trust is violated through nursing home abuse, we protect their rights and prepare to litigate for just compensation.
We keep matters confidential, and treat you and your loved one with dignity and respect. You can rely on our guidance, and we work closely with you to determine the most effective legal approach for your case.
All initial consultations are at no cost or obligation. Legal fees are based on contingency, meaning if we do not recover on your behalf, there is no fee.
Call 855-566-3752 or contact us online today and arrange a free consultation.
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