Nursing Home Abuse
The decision to entrust your loved one to a nursing home or long-term care facility is always difficult. Unfortunately, some nursing homes can intentionally or negligently harm your loved one, including by failing to comply with state and federal laws and regulations designed to protect their vulnerable residents. If you suspect your loved one has suffered an injury due to nursing home abuse or neglect, contact Lewis Saul & Associates for a free consultation.
Nursing Home Abuse Injuries
Nursing home abuse and neglect due to staffing deficiencies can result in significant injuries, including:
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Pressure ulcers / Bedsores
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Sepsis / Septic shock
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Wrongful death
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Traumatic brain injury
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Fractures from falls
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Malnutrition / Dehydration
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Medication errors
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Physical / Sexual abuse
Bedsores are a common sign of nursing home abuse and neglect. They can be prevented by having adequate staffing that is consistent with scheduled turning of residents before the buildup of pressure that can decrease blood flow and damage or kill skin cells in the area. If allowed to develop, these painful sores can affect the deep tissues, muscles and bones of nursing home residents. Failing to prevent these sores is an act of negligence and a violation of the rights that nursing home residents have under New York law.
Bedsores are not the only sign of abuse or neglect. It is important to talk to your loved one about their care and the conditions of the facility where they reside. You may want to visit your loved ones unexpectedly to see the conditions at the facility when they are not prepared for visitors.
Bedsores are not the only sign of abuse or neglect. It is important to talk to your loved one about their care and the conditions of the facility where they reside. You may want to visit your loved ones unexpectedly to see Potential signs of abuse and neglect can include:
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Disorderly or unkempt residents
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Poor personal hygiene
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Frequent unexplained injuries
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Serious injuries like broken bones or infections
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Depression or other behavioral changes
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Overall mental or physical health decline
Contact Lewis Saul & Associates, P.C. To Discuss Your Rights
Whether intentional or due to unintentional neglect, nursing home abuse is unconscionable. If you suspect nursing home abuse, you should take immediate action by reporting the issue to the facility administration and bringing your loved one to a hospital for appropriate care. Once your loved one is safely cared for, contact Lewis Saul & Associates to discuss pursuing a claim to compensate your loved one for their injuries.