Nursing Home Negligence
Nursing homes should be responsible for acceptable round-the-clock care to elderly and handicapped people. Unfortunately, many times there are cases of nursing home neglect or even abuse. Nursing homes or assisted living facilities that abuse or neglect their residents are subject to civil liability.
Patients who live in a nursing home deserve the best care possible and it is unfortunate that they do not always get it. Many nursing homes are often understaffed which can lead to greater instances of neglect and abuse to their residents.
Many injuries are often reported by families of nursing home residents. Some of the more common injuries and signs of neglect include the following:
Physical:
- Bedsores
- Malnutrition
- Wandering
- Physical abuse
- Falls
- Dehydration
- Elopement
- Sexual abuse
- Begging for food
- Poor personal hygiene
- Unsanitary and unclean conditions
- Dirty, soiled bed with a fecal or urine odor
Emotional:
- Unusual behavior
- Upset or agitated
- Extremely withdrawn and/or unresponsive
Our attorneys will work with you to make sure that those responsible for nursing home neglect or abuse are held responsible, and that you and your family receive due compensation.
If you or your loved one has been injured by a nursing home, give the Law Offices of Herssein and Herssein a call today. The consultation is free, so the sooner you contact us, the faster we can get started on analyzing your case.