Nursing Home Abuse
As the people you care about advance in age, they may become too much for you to handle, as many elderly citizens require constant attention. In these cases, you may make the difficult decision to place your loved one in a nursing home so that he or she can receive the care and attention that is needed. Unfortunately, some nursing homes abuse their patients, which may lead to serious injury or premature death for your loved one.
If your loved one was abused and injured in a nursing home, the Brooklyn nursing home abuse lawyers of Parker Waichman, LLP may be able to help you. Call us at 1-888-244-2273 to learn more.
Signs of Abuse
When your loved one is being abused, he or she may tell you about it. Some, though, may keep their troubles to themselves, either out of fear for their safety, embarrassment, or fear of becoming a burden to their loved ones. You may be able to tell if your loved one is being abused though. Some of the most common signs of nursing home abuse are:
- Open wounds or cuts
- Bruises, bedsores, or welts
- Unexplained injuries
- Emotional or personality changes in your loved one
Nursing home attendants may abuse their patients out of frustration, as it can be a demanding job. This, however, is never acceptable, no matter how frustrating the job may get. If your loved one is being abused, you need to put an end to this inexcusable behavior. Not only can you pursue compensation for the damage done to your loved one, but you can prevent other residents from suffering the same, horrible experience.
Contact Us
Nursing home abuse may subject your loved ones to unnecessary harm and stress in their final years. If someone you know has suffered injury in a nursing home, contact the Brooklyn nursing home negligence attorneys of Parker Waichman, LLP at 1-888-244-2273. We may be able to help you recover financial compensation for your loved one’s unnecessary suffering.
