Nursing Home Neglect

The causes of nursing home neglect and abuse are many, but the most common is probably financial. Many nursing homes, in an effort to make a profit, simply do not provide enough staff, or are grossly understaffed for the number of residents. The poor quality of service in many nursing homes may be due to the incompetence of the staff, the policy of the owners and managers or both. It is difficult to expose the neglect in nursing homes… often times much more so than in other areas of the health care system. In many cases, the nursing home abuse and neglect victims are not capable of speaking for themselves due to physical or mental disabilities. Legal Supreme’s team of Nursing Home Negligence Lawyers can fight for you or your loved one.

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Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
When you place a loved one in the care of a nursing home, you expect in no uncertain terms, that the nurses, doctors and other staff of that nursing home will make sure your loved one’s needs will be met and that they will be cared for with compassion and professionalism.

Unfortunately, neglect and outright abuse in nursing homes is all too common. Although many state and federal regulations have been established to protect the residents of nursing homes, violations of regulations, neglect and abuse occur in nursing homes every single day, compromising the health, well-being and dignity of our loved ones.

What Types Of Nursing Home Cases Do We Handle?
Nursing home abuse and negligence come in many different forms. We represent injured nursing home residents and the families of those wrongfully killed in cases involving:

Abrupt weight loss due to Malnutrition or Dehydration
Injuries from slip & falls – patients often fall when attempting to leave the bed to go to the bathroom
Injuries from dropped patients – patients are often dropped when transferring to/from a bed in a nursing home setting
Bed sores/ulcers
Sepsis
Medication errors
Choking
Clogged Breathing Tubes
Physical Abuse
Verbal Abuse

Common Signs & Symptoms of Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
For those with loved ones in nursing homes, awareness and involvement are keys to detecting any abuse / neglect problems. Be aware for the following signs and symptoms of nursing home neglect. Any of the following should prompt concern and investigation:

significant weight loss
dehydration
disorientation
depression or isolation
unexplained mood changes
fear or anxiety
unexplained refusal or inability to communicate
presence of unjustified chemical or physical restraints
bedsores (also known as “pressure sores”, “pressure ulcers”, and “decubitus ulcers”)
skin rash
urine and/or feces odor

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