Seek Justice When You See These Signs of Neglect
Seeing someone you love injured during their most vulnerable time of life is heartbreaking. When you add that it happened at the hands of a negligent nursing home staff, the emotions swing from sadness to anger. You did your best to seek reliable healthcare and nurturing for your family member, and the healthcare provider betrayed your family’s trust.
Nursing home injuries are most often preventable. They happen because of neglect and include injuries such as: bedsores, fractures from falls, infections, and often result in death.
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If you or your loved one was injured in a nursing home, it’s critical that you get an expert nursing home lawsuit attorney to get the justice your family deserves. Our network of highly qualified nursing home abuse lawyers has many years of experience winning claims for nursing home victims in Kentucky.
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Common Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Injuries
There are many different types of nursing home abuse and neglect injuries. While there are times when an injury can’t be prevented, too often injuries are clearly caused by neglect. One of the most common injuries associated with nursing home neglect is bedsores. A bedsore is a red flag for nursing home abuse. Along with many nursing home injuries, they should not be considered a normal part of the aging or nursing care process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How common is abuse and neglect in nursing homes?
It’s difficult to know just how often abuse and neglect occur in the U.S. Studies suggest that one in 10 elderly people are abused each year. If that staggering number wasn’t enough, researchers suspect that elder abuse in nursing homes is tremendously underreported, so the actual number could be much higher.
More research is needed to fully understand the scope of the problem. But the lawyers in our network know from experience that the numbers are high, because they’ve worked on behalf of countless families who’ve experienced this trauma.
Who in the nursing home might be abusing my loved one?
Quite often, elderly residents are abused my nursing home staff members. But one of the most common sources of abuse in nursing homes is other residents. From physical assaults and theft to verbal and emotional abuse, nursing home abuse can take many different forms. Regardless of who the abusers are, it’s the nursing home’s responsibility to keep residents safe from all harm.
Is neglect the same thing as abuse?
Neglect is absolutely abuse. The consequences of neglecting an elderly nursing home resident include bedsores, fractures, malnutrition, dehydration, falls, poor hygiene, and mental health issues. The effects of neglect are quite similar to those of physical abuse.
Can I file a lawsuit against a nursing home?
Yes, you can file a lawsuit on behalf of your loved one for the harm they’ve suffered in a nursing home. These lawsuits give you and your loved one the opportunity to get compensation for the costs of their pain and suffering, medical expenses, etc.
Can I file a lawsuit after signing an arbitration agreement?
Yes, you can. There are still legal options available, even if you signed that arbitration agreement. Some attorneys won’t take cases involving arbitration, but that does not mean you can’t find the help you need.
Nursing home abuse lawyers within our network accept cases involving arbitration. Don’t give up hope simply because an arbitration agreement was signed with a nursing home. Help is here.
What are the most common signs of nursing home abuse and neglect?
Some of the signs that nursing home residents are being abused include: bedsores, bruises, fractures, cuts, frequent infections, and any falls or injuries that just don’t have a clear explanation.
Emotional abuse is also prevalent in nursing homes. Those signs include changes in personality, withdrawal, mood swings, depression, anxiety, and fear of staff or other residents.
The above signs, along with poor hygiene, loss of mobility, and malnutrition, are some of the many signs that your loved one could be experiencing abuse and neglect.
What Should I Do if My Loved One Is Being Abused in Their Nursing Home?
The first step is to speak to your loved one privately. Ask them if they need help. Whether they answer clearly or seem to struggle with communication, you should address your concerns immediately. You can call the authorities and reach out to us to put you in touch with an experienced nursing home law firm that can help you right away.
Nursing homes that neglect and abuse residents MUST be held accountable. A lawsuit is the best way to do this. Through a lawsuit, you’ll insist that your loved one be compensated for the pain while also preventing further abuses from happening.
Why You Should Have a Nursing Home Lawsuit Attorney on Your Side
Nursing home facilities have a legal duty to care for residents. When they fail to uphold their responsibility to protect your loved one, seeking information about the best nursing home lawsuit attorneys is the first step toward justice. These cases of abuse and neglect not only traumatize the vulnerable victim, but the families are left devastated and confused around how to make the nursing home pay for what they’ve done.
When you’re facing such unthinkable sadness and anger, you need an experienced lawyer to guide your family forward. That’s where we come in. We connect families just like yours with lawyers who know how to get justice and the compensation your family needs and deserves.
Complete the form on this page today and we’ll put you in touch with an experienced nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer who’ll fight on behalf of your family and your loved one.
