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Nursing Home Abuse Nursing home abuse is a problem facing many Americans who struggle with the decision to place their loved ones in the custody of professionals who can provide extensive personal care. Everyone wants their loved ones to be well cared for, but some are made to come face-to-face with their worst nightmares. The various forms of nursing home abuse include physical abuse, neglect, and verbal and emotional abuse. These are equally devastating to both the victim and the family of the victim. Families put a lot of trust in the nursing homes they choose. When that trust is violated it can cause irreparable harm. If you or someone you care about is a victim of nursing home abuse, it is important that you understand your legal rights. An experienced and compassionate attorney can help you fight for justice against the perpetrators and ensure that other families won’t suffer as you have. Do not hesitate to discuss your case with a lawyer today. Elder Abuse Elder abuse is painful to both the victim and the victim’s family. Some of the major types of elder abuse include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, neglect, abandonment, financial or material exploitation, and self-neglect. These varied categories can equally contribute to the mistreatment and death of an elderly person. Elder abuse is a problem that many Americans are faced with every day. The perpetrators of elder abuse may be nursing or retirement home employees, family members, acquaintances, or in the case of self-neglect even the victims themselves. It is important for family members to communicate with their loved ones to ensure that abuse is not taking place. If you or someone you care about is a victim of elder abuse, do not hesitate to contact an experienced attorney. An understanding lawyer can help you fight for justice and punish those who have abused the elderly. A brief phone call today may result in a brighter and more secure tomorrow. Nursing Home Neglect Nursing home neglect is defined as the negligent failure of any person having the care or custody of an elder or a dependent adult to exercise that degree of care which a reasonable person in a like position would exercise. Nursing home neglect may include: failure to aid in personal hygiene or the obtaining of food, clothing, or shelter; failure to provide medical care; failure to protect from health and safety dangers; and failure to prevent malnutrition. Federal laws require nursing homes to provide all the care listed on their care plan. Nursing home neglect occurs when these standards are not met. If you or someone you care about is a victim of nursing home neglect, it is important to know your legal rights. As a victim, your first step towards a better future should be to contact an experienced attorney who can help you fight for justice. Call a lawyer today. Inadequate Care Inadequate care in a nursing home may arise from a number of different conditions. The nursing home’s failures to assist in personal hygiene, prevent malnutrition, protect from safety hazards, and provide medical care would all qualify as inadequate care under most agreements. Federal and state laws require nursing home to create a plan of care and employ enough staff to provide all the care outlined on the care plan. When this is not achieved, inadequate care has taken place and the well-being of residents is risked. Everyone wants the best for their loved ones, but it is a violation of trust when nursing homes provide inadequate care. If you or someone you know is a victim of inadequate care in a nursing home, contact an attorney today. You deserve to know your legal rights and to fight for justice against those who have made you suffer. By taking legal action you can help prevent future occurrences and obtain the compensation you deserve. The
Law Firm of Steigerwalt & Associates
is here to help victims of nursing
home abuse throughout the country. |
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Attorney
General Greg Stumbo announced the
indictment of two nursing assistants
for multiple counts of abuse at Irvine
Health and Rehabilitation Center. Frankfort
(AP) -- An employee at a northern
Kentucky nursing home was indicted
Thursday for allegedly abusing two
disabled residents in June 2004. |
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