Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse and neglect has become widespread in our society.  It is a serious problem affecting millions of nursing home residents who are dependant on nursing homes for care.

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Recent statistics show that thirty percent of nursing home facilities have been cited for instances of abuse. If this is not alarming enough, the statistics further show that the majority of nursing home abuse instances are never reported.

Abuse and neglect can be difficult to recognize and are often covered-up by nursing home staff.

Warning signs of nursing home abuse or neglect:

◊ Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, sprains, or fractures in various stages
   of healing; 

◊ Bed sores, uninviting environment, malnutrition, dehydration, loss of
   weight, smells of urine and/or feces, unkempt appearance, poor personal
   hygiene, untreated medical condition, specific complaints by other residents; 

◊ Unexplained venereal disease or genital infections, vaginal or oral bleeding,
   torn, stained or bloody underclothing; 

◊ Sudden change in behavior; 

◊ Staff refusing to allow visitors to see resident or delays in allowing visitors to
   see resident; 

◊ Staff not allowing resident to be alone with visitor; 

◊ Resident being kept in an over-medicated state; 

◊ Loss of resident’s possessions; 

◊ Abrupt changes in a Will or other financial documents; and/or 

◊ Sudden large withdrawals from bank accounts or changes in banking practices. 

What to do if you suspect abuse or neglect
of a parent or other loved one:

◊ Visit frequently. Vary your visits to different times of day, evenings,
   weekends, and holidays; 

◊ Talk to the nursing home’s nurses, aides, director, social worker
   and/or administrator about your concerns; 

◊ Get independent documentation, such as a doctor’s report or medical
   records, which show the nature of the problem; 

◊ Contact our office today to start a prompt investigation to find out if your
   loved one is being mistreated. 

The Law Firm of McDermott & McDermott has a long and successful record of protecting the rights of those people who are older and more vulnerable, as well as forcing those who have caused the harm or distress to be held accountable.

It is important that you act promptly as certain statutes of limitations apply and you can lose your rights to be compensated.

You need a lawyer who handles Nursing Home abuse to adequately analyze all the intricacies involved and protect your rights to be fully compensated for your damages.

Do not make any type of statement
or sign any papers without first consulting with us

Anything said or signed can be used against you and may prevent you from receiving compensation that you may have otherwise been able to receive.

Contact Us if you have been injured. It is important that you act promptly as certain statutes of limitations apply and you can lose your rights to be compensated.

The initial review of your case and the consultation is free. We look forward to working with you and we know you will be pleased with our services.

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