Protect Your Loved Ones from Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
As our loved ones grow older, nursing homes and other elder care facilities provide safe, secure homes where residents can receive care for their medical needs. Unfortunately, neglect and abuse on the part of nursing home staff and management can put those loved ones at risk. At my firm, I, Jerry L. Schnurr, III, believe that our clients need answers and remedies after these terrible injuries.
If your parent, grandparent or other loved one has been injured or killed as the result of nursing home negligence, it is important to pursue compensation for medical treatment and expenses. Pursuing nursing home neglect or abuse claims is not only important for victims, but can also help protect future residents from being subjected to the same treatment.
I know that for grief-stricken families who have to deal with injuries to their loved ones, pursuing compensation may not always seem prudent. Getting adequate compensation, however, is crucial to the recovery process for victims and their families.
Examples of Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home negligence and injuries that result from acts of negligence often result from staff members who are not sufficiently trained, are overworked or are simply acting careless in their duties. Cases of abuse or misconduct are much rarer, but can cause injuries that are just as serious. Common causes of injuries due to nursing home negligence and misconduct include:
- Bedsores or pressure sores from neglect
- Wrong medication and other medication errors
- Malnourishment or dehydration
- Wound-care issues
- Falls while walking or when not properly secured in bed
The management of nursing homes and other elder care facilities often try to protect the reputation of their facilities by covering up allegations of negligence or abuse. As an experienced personal injury lawyer, I have the skill and legal knowledge necessary to investigate the real cause of these injuries and to build a case against those who are responsible.
If you are concerned that your loved has been injured due to nursing home negligence or abuse, contact my office in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and speak with an attorney for free in your initial consultation. Get the honest advice that you need. Call to make an appointment at 515-576-3977 and learn more information about your rights.
