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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
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As family members age, they oftentimes need the assistance of a nursing home to help take care of them. When an individual sends their parent or grandparent to a nursing home they trust that their loved one will be treated and cared for well. All too often this is not the case and the nursing home staff either neglects or abuses the elderly people in their facility. If this is the case for your loved one obtain a Hartford personal injury lawyer right away to put an end to the abuse and receive compensation for your loved one. It is heartbreaking how many stories and recorded events there are in regards to nursing home abuse. One way to prevent or put a stop to neglect or abuse is to visit your family member or loved one often. Be attentive during your visits and look for behavior or conditions that are out of the ordinary. Another tip is to visit on different days of the week and at different times so you are not always seeing the same staff and so the nursing home does not expect your visit.
Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
While visiting there are various signs of neglect to keep a look out for when it comes to your loved one, such as:
- New injuries
- Infections
- Illnesses
- Weight loss
- Pressure sores
- Dehydration
- Dirty sheets or clothing
- Unexplained death
- Changes in behavior of your loved one
If you notice any of these conditions it is important to investigate further and ensure that your family member is receiving the care that they deserve. Ask questions and look for the truth regarding the conditions you have seen. For help you should contact a Hartford personal injury lawyer who is familiar with recovering damages for injuries caused by the negligence of others. The attorneys at Cicchiello & Cicchiello, LLP may be able to help you find proof of neglect and receive compensation. Neglect can be very harmful to an elderly person but elderly abuse in a nursing home can be even more serious and even fatal.
Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Abuse in a nursing home can be detrimental to an elderly person. Oftentimes, residents of nursing homes are weak and fragile due to their age and they deserve the best care possible. Unfortunately, there are countless instances of abuse recorded in nursing homes.
Some types of abuse include:
- Assault - This can be anything from slapping or pushing to beating or threats of physical or emotional harm
- Rape - sexual assault and battery of the elderly person
- Physical restraint or seclusion - when unreasonable and unnecessary this can be abuse
- Chemical restraint or unnecessary medication - medication that is used for purposes not authorized by the doctor
- Theft - taking personal belongings or money from a resident
It can be difficult to detect abuse of your family member but always be attentive to their conditions and if you see excessive bruising or different behaviors between your loved one and the staff that could be a hint that something is wrong.
Seek Help From a Hartford Personal Injury Attorney
Need a lawyer for a nursing home abuse or neglect case in Hartford? If you have witnessed or have reason to believe that your loved one is not receiving the care that they deserve, take action. It is important to intervene right away to prevent injuries of your family member. Team up with a Hartford personal injury attorney from our firm to investigate into the conditions of the nursing home and make sure that they are performing to the standards that they should.
We offer a free case evaluations, call today and discuss your situation with our attorneys.
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