Protecting Victims Of Nursing Home Injuries
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Hold The Nursing Home And Staff Accountable For Their Actions
Do you have an elderly loved one who has not received proper care from his or her nursing home or elder care facility? As America’s population ages, the need for quality nursing homes has risen dramatically. Along with that need, situations of abuse, neglect and elder exploitation have also risen. Nursing homes are big business. As is the case with many businesses, the temptation to put profits ahead of quality is too much for some.
At Costello, Mains & Silverman, LLC, in Mount Laurel, NJ, we represent victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. If you have lost a loved one under questionable circumstances at a nursing home or you suspect that your loved one is being mistreated by an elder care facility, call us at 866-668-7826 right away.
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How Injuries Occur In Nursing Homes
A large majority of nursing homes are operated on a for-profit basis. The owners do not run the home out of the goodness of their hearts. Many nursing homes have difficulty attracting and retaining qualified staff. Short staffing and a lack of training mean residents receive inadequate care. This can lead to many injuries and ailments, including:
• Bedsores (also known as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers)
• Broken bones, bruises or lacerations caused by falls
• Burn injuries
• Malnutrition
• Dehydration
• Medication error
Report Situations Of Abuse Or Neglect
Many cases of nursing home neglect and abuse go unpunished because people mistake the signs for natural deterioration caused by age. Nursing homes should be well-equipped to deal with situations involving memory loss, dementia, muscle weakness and other problems associated with aging. Falls and burns should not occur except in unusual situations. Bedsores, medication errors, malnutrition and dehydration should never occur. Our attorneys have the experience and training to help you determine if your loved one was a victim of neglect or abuse.
If your loved one did not receive proper care from a nursing home facility, you need to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible.
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