Nursing home residents are often vulnerable and unable to protect themselves from abuse and neglect. These residents depend on family members, friends, or another concerned person to help rescue them from their abusive circumstances.
If you or a loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home facility, you must speak up and ask for help. An experienced Johns’ Creek nursing home abuse lawyer can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
At Julie A. Rice, Attorney at Law, & Affiliates, our attorneys have been protecting the rights of the most vulnerable injury victims for over thirty years. We have the experience, skills, and resources to get results and hold the nursing home facility accountable for the damages they have caused.
Call (770) 865-8654 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your concerns.
Why Choose Us?
- We get results for nursing home abuse and neglect victims, including a recent $1 million award for a nursing home victim of medical malpractice and wrongful death.
- Our attorneys have extensive knowledge and understanding of all state and federal regulations governing nursing homes and the rights of nursing home residents.
- We are dedicated to helping protect our most vulnerable citizens by holding nursing home facilities accountable for the abuse and neglect of residents.
- Our attorneys are compassionate and understand the physical and emotional toll nursing home abuse and neglect have on both the victim and their family.
Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse can take various forms. However, some of the most common types of nursing home abuse include the following:
- Medication errors.
- Burns.
- Falls and drops.
- Physical and sexual abuse.
- Malnutrition and dehydration.
- Physical restraints.
- Bedsores and decubitus ulcers.
- Ignoring and isolating residents.
When you place a loved one in a nursing home facility, you assume they will be properly cared for. But family and friends should be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect. If your loved one seems to be in declining health, is anxious or depressed, or has unexplained bruises, look deeper into their circumstances.
If you believe your loved one is being abused or neglected, get help. Consult an experienced John’s Creek nursing home abuse lawyer immediately.
Why Nursing Home Abuse Happens
Nursing home abuse and neglect can have numerous causes.
Sometimes, facilities hire staff who are untrained and inappropriate for the job of caring for vulnerable residents. When a nursing home fails to conduct adequate background checks, residents are put in serious danger.
Other causes of nursing home abuse happen because facilities are understaffed, leading to inadequate care of residents.
Additionally, when facilities and their equipment are not adequately cleaned, infections are much more likely, and residents suffer.
Regardless of the reasons, nursing home neglect and abuse are unacceptable and must be exposed.
How a John’s Creek Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Can Help Nursing Home Abuse Victims
A John’s Creek nursing home abuse lawyer can help you by:
- Investigating the facility and its doctors, nurses, supervisors, and staff.
- Gathering evidence by interviewing witnesses, taking statements, taking photographs, collecting surveillance footage, and obtaining medical records.
- Consulting medical experts who can testify regarding the medical standard of care required and whether the facility has met that standard.
- Negotiating to reach a fair settlement of your case.
- Taking your case to trial when a fair settlement is not reached.
Consult a John’s Creek Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Our compassionate attorneys have over thirty years of experience protecting the rights of injury victims and holding at-fault parties accountable for the damages they caused.
If you or a loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, we can help you.
Call (770) 865-8654 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your concerns.