Your nursing home abuse lawyer at Noland Law Firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of the elderly, including lawsuits to nursing homes for neglect. We believe that nursing homes who are negligent in the care of elders and other residents must be held accountable, and occasionally that involves a lawsuit.
Today, people are living longer which often raises questions about the safety of residents in long term care nursing facilities. For those who are unable to care for themselves, it may be necessary to enter a skilled nursing facility. Although many nursing homes provide residents with quality care, incidents of neglect are far too common.
Neglect, abandonment, isolation and other forms of mistreatment occur when a nursing home fails to provide the appropriate standard of quality care. A nursing home abuse lawyer will tell you that neglect can lead to a variety of injuries and illnesses, such as:
– Falls: Nursing homes are required to develop a care plan when a patient enters the facility. This is essentially a risk assessment to determine the type of assistance a patient will need to safely move around. Nursing homes must have adequate staff on hand to assist residents with getting around. Inadequately supervised residents are prone to falls due to wet floors, improper bed heights, and poor lighting.
– Pressure Sores: Patients suffer pressure sores (otherwise known as bed sores) due to inattentive care which can not only be painful, but life-threatening. Residents need to be regularly turned, kept clean and dry and properly hydrated and nourished.
– Wandering or Elopement: Patients who are mentally impaired, due to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, require special care. Poorly supervised residents can wander away from a facility and suffer serious bodily harm or death.
– Malnutrition or Dehydration: Residents must be provided with adequate nutrition and hydration at all times. Malnutrition and dehydration can lead to unnecessary pain and suffering, or death.
When neglect does occur, the first step is to act quickly. You must report an incident or accident to the facility administrators (or to the authorities if the neglect is life-threatening). If your report is ignored or the issue isn’t addressed quickly, the next step is to secure legal representation of a nursing home abuse lawyer.
At Noland Law Firm, your nursing home abuse lawyer believes skilled nursing home facilities have an obligation to provide proper care to their residents. If you or a loved one has been harmed due to nursing home neglect, we will offer you knowledge and compassion, help you obtain meaningful compensation, and ensure that the appropriate care is being provided. We serve individuals and families in Liberty, North Kansas City, Raytown, Independence and Blue Springs. Don’t hesitate to contact a nursing home abuse lawyer today for a free consultation, or call (816) 781-5055 if you believe you or your loved one is suffering from nursing home neglect.
