Nursing home neglect is a form of abuse. Neglect of a nursing home resident can lead to an accident causing severe or fatal injuries, or it can cause a decline in health which can quickly become deadly. If you suspect that your loved one is currently the victim of neglect in a nursing home, immediate action can save their life. Please talk to our Columbus personal injury attorneys right away to learn more about your legal rights.
Examples of Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home residents need constant care and supervision. Many cannot feed themselves and require help with bathroom needs and hygiene. Neglect includes failure to provide:
• Supervision
• Nutrition
• Hydration
• Protection from safety hazards including falls
• Protection from assaults by staff members, other residents, visitors, and intruders
• Medication
• Medical attention
• Turning of immobile patients to prevent bedsores
• Hygiene
• Assistance with bathroom needs
• Clean clothing and bedding
• Assistance with mobility to prevent falls
Nursing home neglect often occurs in facilities which are understaffed or when staff members do not have adequate skills and training. It can also be the result of poor organization and policies. No matter what the underlying cause of nursing home neglect, it is a very dangerous situation and it is inexcusable.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home neglect, please call our Columbus personal injury attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.