Nursing Home Abuse Law

Nursing Home Abuse Law Firm

How Can a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Help?

Each year in America, the elderly population continues to grow. Because of this, nursing homes and assisted living facilities have become a necessary choice for the aging population. However, these types of facilities tend to put profit over their residents’ quality of care. This has resulted in operators cutting corners in their budgets to increase their overall profits. Unfortunately, this can result in unsafe facilities, neglect of residents, and poor staffing choices. This type of neglect and abuse is common. However, there are many ways to protect your loved one and prevent them from living in an unsafe environment.

Whether the abuse was financial, mental, or physical, the victim is often confused and embarrassed about the situation and may not report the incidents to their family and friends. At Parker Waichman LLP, our nursing home abuse lawyers have extensive experience helping elderly clients who have been neglected or abused at an assisted living facility or nursing home facility. Our legal team can build a strong case against the facility by focusing on the facts and conducting an investigation to uncover the truth. If an assisted living facility or nursing home is abusing its residents, we can help hold them responsible.

What Is Nursing Home Abuse?

The harm that residents of a nursing home or assisted living facility suffer as the result of negligence, carelessness, or intentional acts is referred to as abuse. This can include physical, emotional, or financial abuse and it can come from the employees of the facility, the facility, or even other residents. It’s a serious issue that can often result in injury, illness, discomfort, or even death.

Types Of Nursing Home Abuse

Common examples of nursing home abuse can include:

What Are Common Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect?

One of the most important things to keep in mind about abuse or neglect in a nursing home is that the people who are suffering from the abuse are already at a higher risk of illness or injury than most other adults. The failure to monitor food intake, administer medications, or ensure residents are consuming fluids can result in serious health issues or even death.

In some cases, it can be difficult to identify abuse of a loved one. In a nursing home or assisted living setting, signs to look for include:

• Weight loss
• Common signs of dehydration
• Bed sores that are not healing and are spreading in number or worsening
• Repeated infections
• Poor hygiene
• Signs of medication errors or excessive drugging
• Unexplained and undocumented bruises or other types of soft tissue damage
• Broken bones
• Unexpected or unexplained death
• Withdrawal from social interactions
• Changes in behavior that are unrelated to diagnosis
• Reluctance to speak around staff
• Elopement from facility

If you believe your loved one is being abused in their nursing home, assisted living facility, or long-term care facility, contact Parker Waichman LLP today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced nursing home abuse lawyers. They can review your case, explain your legal options and rights, and help you pursue compensation on behalf of your loved one. Contact us today to learn more.