When your loved ones can no longer care for themselves, whether because of advanced age or disability, assisted living facilities and nursing homes are available to take care of the disabled when no one else can and take care of the elderly through their golden years. In most cases, nursing homes provide good care and offer a variety of other benefits such as socialization, activities and medical staffing. Unfortunately, some nursing home staff cannot take care of their patients due to low budgets, understaffed facilities, poor training and other money saving efforts employed by some nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Neglect and abuse can be fairly common occurrences. If someone you love has been a victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, call the Kelly Law Offices for legal help.
What Are The Signs Of Nursing Home Injuries?
Your loved ones may or may not be able to tell you they are being neglected or suffering in a nursing home. Signs of a poor nursing facility are:
- Bruises
- Bed sores
- Fractures
- Head injuries
- Rapid weight loss or weight gain
- Unsanitary conditions
- Depression
- Isolation
- Infections
- Fear of staff
- Wandering
- Rocking or shaking
- Missing belongings
- Anger
- Suddenly becoming non-communicative
If your loved one is suffering from any of these symptoms or behaviors, it could be a sign or poor care, neglect or nursing home abuse. You should contact an attorney at Kelly Law Offices and ask for an investigation to ensure the safety and well-being of your family member and the others in the facility.
How Can An Attorney Help Me?
Your attorney will not stand for the mistreatment of your loved ones and will fight to make sure they get the justice they deserve. It is understandable that you are upset and angry with the situation and worried about your loved one. Nobody deserves to be hurt or neglected, especially the disabled and elderly, and if someone has harmed your loved one, you have the right to fight for them in court. Such injustices should not be tolerated, as we should respect our elders and help them the best we can enjoy their later stages of life.
Your attorney will tell you what to expect during the case and help you, collect and complete all necessary paperwork and investigate the facility where the injury occurred. Your attorney will guide you through the entire process and attempt to obtain a settlement when possible and go to court when necessary. If you aren’t familiar with the legal process or are nervous about appearing in front of a judge contact an attorney now so you do not have that burden. Let the lawyers at Kelly Law Offices work for you.
If you or a loved one has a complaint against a nursing home or assisted living facility, call the Kelly Law Offices at 1-800-859-8800 and get the help you need today. The call and consultation are FREE and there is never a fee unless you win!
