Abuse and neglect of a nursing home resident takes many forms and is often disguised or dismissed as something common, or worse, to be expected in the aging. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Our attorneys represent residents who have suffered from all forms of abuse or neglect and ...
Upwards of 10 million seniors experience nursing home abuse and neglect in "safe" places like nursing homes and by people they trust.
At Sokolove Law, we remain dedicated to our founding mission: to provide a voice for the voiceless. Our team and staff have stood side by side with victims ofnursing home abuseand neglect for more than 45 years. Types of Nursing Home Abuse Cases ...
Nursing home neglect can also cause wrongful death, which can happen in cases of preventable falls, medication mistakes, bedsores going untreated and leading to sepsis, and more. Get the Help Your Loved One Deserves You may be eligible for compensation. We may be able to help. ...
Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse refers to the maltreatment of an elderly person that occurs in a residential facility (e.g. nursing homes, foster homes, board and care facilities and group homes). The perpetrators of this type of abuse and/or neglect are usually those who have a legal or ...
Our Nursing Home Advocates Lawyers Can Help. Nursing home abuse and neglect affects thousands of our nation’s most vulnerable—people who depend on long-term care facilities for the care they need. If someone you care about has been abused or neglected in a nursing home, there is help avai...
In many cases,nursing homeabuse and neglect may not even be evident in any physical form. We all know that emotional abuse often has no physical scars but can leave massive scars on the inside. There may be situations where the behavior of the nursing home resident changes but even this ca...
However, they still have a responsibility to maintain a safe environment for their residents. Neglect lawsuits against nursing homes and their staff members often stem from: Lack of properly monitoring a nursing home resident Lack of security Lack of safety bars on beds, in bathrooms, or in...
Tragically, this vulnerable population of Americans is often the target of abuse and neglect in nursing homes and other elder care facilities. If you or a loved one is experiencing abuse or neglect in a nursing home, contact our Baton Rouge, LA, nursing home abuse lawyers today. Get a FREE...
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