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Should I Contact a Lawyer for Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse?

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities fulfill a vital need for many people; however, nursing home neglect and abuse occur far too often.

Our population is living longer, yet families are unable to fully meet the needs of their elderly loved ones. As a result, many of the most vulnerable people in our society are placed in a nursing home or elder care facility, where we expect they will be well taken care of.

Whether an elderly person suffers because of neglect—when their most basic needs go unnoticed or overlooked—or are victims of blatant abuse, the issue is a serious one.

The consequences of nursing home abuse or neglect can include criminal charges as well as civil lawsuits.

Contacting a nursing home abuse lawyer to help with your claim not only provides you with fair compensation for the damages inflicted on you or your loved one, but also holds the nursing home or elder care employee responsible to prevent the abuse from happening to others in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about a case of abuse or neglect at a long term care facility? Read below or feel free to reach out.

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Red Flags to Look Out For in Nursing Homes

There are some other risk factors, more specific to nursing homes that you should keep in mind if you have a loved one living in one. These are also some things to consider before they move into a nursing home:
 

1. High Patient-to-Staff Ratio

First, a high patient-to-staff ratio may be a red flag. This is a concern because the staff may be overwhelmed with taking care of more patients than they can handle. Staff members may not be able to provide adequate care, which can lead to neglect or injury.
 

2. High Rate of Staff Turnover

A high rate of staff turnover may also be a red flag. Continuity of care will certainly be affected, and it also makes it difficult for staff members and residents to form a bond. Also concerning is the fact that there could be some underlying reason that so many staff members are quick to move on.
 

3. Lack of Proper Staff Training

Lack of proper training for staff members is another red flag for potential elder abuse and neglect. Without proper training, staff members may not be able to appropriately handle difficult situations with residents that may lead to injury.
 

4. Lack of Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures

Another red flag is a lack of abuse prevention policies in effect at the nursing home. Without these types of policies and procedures, there may not be steps in place to help prevent abuse and neglect.

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