When aging loved ones need full-time care and assistance, every family looks for the best resources. You do your best to choose the right facility; skilled nursing, live-in assistance, or other options that will help your loved one thrive. Unfortunately, many heartbroken families can tell you, nursing facilities of all kinds can still contain risks for your aging loved one.
The National Center on Elder Abuse found that approximately 10% of seniors have experienced or will experience some form of abuse or neglect; one study estimated that more than 1 in 13 elder adults experience financial exploitation, physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. Data from Adult Protective Services indicates that rates of elder abuse may be on the rise.
Elder abuse can take on many forms. The vulnerability of seniors means that others may try to take advantage of them legally, financially, socially, sexually, or physically. If your loved one has a disability, physical impairment, Alzheimer’s or dementia, they may be more likely to be targeted by predators.
Your loved one deserves to enjoy their golden years in peace and comfort. As your nursing home malpractice lawyer, I understand the impact of abuse on your loved one. If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, I can help you!
Some nursing homes are chronically understaffed. That means employees are stressed out, and pay less attention to the needs of patients. Your loved one may be given the wrong medication, be injured by an unqualified caregiver, or not receive food, water, or medications until hours after it’s needed. Some predators are qualified caregivers who seek employment at elder care facilities because they know seniors and the disables are less likely to report abuse, file a complaint, or take a case to court.
A family member who is being abused in a nursing home might show signs such as unexplained bruises or bumps, persistent physical pain, poor nutrition or hydration, anxiety, or depression. Your loved one may become more socially withdrawn, or request that a certain aide in their facility not be assigned to them anymore.
Anyone who commits abuse or negligence against an elderly person should be held accountable and face the consequences. With more than 40 Years of experience as a medical malpractice lawyer, I will find out what happened and will Make Them Pay!®.
Call 877.944.4373 to discuss your case and your options. You deserve the expertise of someone who can advocate for you and your family. If your loved one has been hurt in a nursing home, I’ll help you get the justice you deserve.
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