It may break your heart to see your loved one mistreated in a nursing home or assisted living facility. However, you should know that you can take steps that will stop the abuse or neglect. You can also seek to hold the wrongdoers financially responsible for the harm they’ve caused. ...
What isEvidence of Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse? Evidence of neglect or abuse may include injuries of bed sores or pressure ulcers; a fall; weight loss; infections; burns; elopement or unexpected death. Neglect may be the result of not enough care; untrained or unqualified staff; improper us...
The attorneys at Lance Brown and Associates understand the need to resolve your legal matter as quickly and as thoroughly as possible, while at the same time assisting you in understanding the legal process. We fully engage our clients in what we are doing on their behalf so that they can g...
Aggressive attorneys for nursing home residents who suffer physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse or careless neglect According to theNational Institutes of Health, “On any given day, approximately 1.6 million people live in approximately 17,000 licensed nursing homes, and another estimated ...
Elder abuse law defines the types of nursing home abuse as: Physical abuse: The use of force, intentionally or otherwise, that results in serious injury (for example, broken bones), physical pain, impairment, or even wrongful death. Neglect: Nursing home neglect refers to failure of the careg...
The experienced Georgia nursing home neglect lawyers at Pope & Howard, P.C. are experts at handling cases involving nursing home neglect and liability. Their dedication and commitment to seeking compensation for their clients is well-known throughout the industry....
When this abuse or neglect involves trained professionals who have a state license, you have the right to demand answers. The nursing home industry operates at the lowest cost possible, meaning daily procedures are performed by employees that: Have minimal qualifications Are over-worked Have ...
The types of nursing home abuse vary. They include: Physical abuse. Sexual abuse. Emotional and psychological abuse. Financial exploitation. Neglect and self-neglect. Abandonment. Studies show that most cases of abuse are never reported to authorities. Underreporting may occur for a variety of reaso...
Contact us today if your elderly loved one has sufferedneglect,physical abuse,sexual abuse, or other form of harm at a: Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Facility Assisted Living Facility Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) Facility Memory Care Facility ...
Financial abuse– occurs when nursing home staff steal money, belongings, or the identity of a patient. Neglect– can be either intentional or unintentional. In short, it means that the facility is failing to properly care for your loved one by giving them the treatment they need and deserve...