Brooklyn Nursing Home Malnutrition Lawyer
Choosing to entrust the care of your elderly loved one to the hands of another can be very difficult, even if there are pressing physical or psychological reasons for doing so. Because of this it is particularly tragic when the very individuals you trust to care for your loved one act negligently, causing them serious harm. One especially upsetting violation of that trust is represented by a nursing home’s failure to provide adequate nourishment to a resident.
The Brooklyn nursing home malnutrition lawyers of Parker Waichman, LLP, can help you to understand what steps you should take if you suspect the neglect of your loved one. Our skilled and experienced attorneys are prepared to fight for the compensation that you and your loved one are rightfully due. Contact our office today at 888-244-2273 to learn more about your options from a compassionate attorney.
The Aftermath of Malnutrition
The human body requires the regular intake of nutrition to perform basic biological functions. Anyone who has gone too long between meals can likely recall feeling out of sorts and unable to engage with the world as normal. Severe and prolonged malnutrition can cause the following adverse health effects:
- Starvation
- Cardiovascular disease
- Goiter
- Pernicious anemia
- Hypertension
- Cardiac arrhythmia
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Having the support of a practiced attorney can make the difference between winning your personal injury case and losing it. If your loved one has been malnourished under a nursing home’s care, they may be eligible for financial compensation related to their experience. Contact the Brooklyn nursing home malnutrition attorneys of Parker Waichman, LLP, today at 888-244-2273.
