Nursing home neglect can damage the health of a victim. It can even result in death. But it can go on for too long before you know for certain it is happening, because many patients in nursing home care cannot communicate. Call us to speak with one of our lawyers experienced in nursing home abuse.
You can discuss your suspicions of nursing home neglect at our offices in Oklahoma, or Arkansas or Texas. Call us toll-free at 800-304-9246 to schedule a free conference with one of our skilled lawyers.
If you fear that a loved one or someone you know is suffering from nursing home neglect, don’t wait and worry. Contact one of our offices today to discuss your fears with one of our skilled attorneys. They know the signs and they know what questions to ask in order to understand whether what you are seeing is the result of poor care or negligence. There are legal actions that can be taken on behalf of the victim, by the residents themselves, by a guardian, or someone acting on their behalf. Neglect violates the rights of the patient.
In cases of nursing home neglect, we believe that we have three main duties.
- We must see that justice is done on behalf of the victim.
- We believe that the victim or relatives should receive fair compensation for past suffering and for permanent harm.
- We believe that legal measures promote excellence in the field of long term care.
Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
- Bed sores
- Malnutrition
- Poor personal hygiene
- Falls
- Dehydration
- Over-sedation
- Dirty clothing or bedclothes
- A dirty room or unclean nursing home
- Under-medication
- Physical attack
- Unexplained decline in health
- The patient complains of verbal abuse
- Emotional abuse
A person who is in a special facility for nursing care is often totally dependent, whether they are elderly, disabled or in need of long-term recovery care. They depend upon the skill of the staff, the efficiency and kindness of those who have patient contact, and they depend upon a facility to be well-run. If any of those areas are substandard, they suffer. Anyone needlessly suffering in those circumstances may be the victim of nursing home neglect. Legal options are available on behalf of the victim.
You may have asked the patient for information about their care. Sometimes they are ashamed or embarrassed or are unable communicate. They may see no way out of the cycle of nursing home neglect. They may even have been threatened to keep quiet. If we agree that you may have a case to pursue, we are able to utilize medical professionals who understand the questions to ask not only the patient, but also the staff. We know which records to request and what they should document. The victim may be silent. We give them a voice.
Are you afraid you are seeing nursing home neglect? Our phone number is 800-304-9246. Call us for a free consultation.
