Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Your loved one should be cared for responsibly and caringly
When you suspect someone you love may be the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, it is time to contact an attorney experienced in nursing home litigation to investigate your claim and pursue the appropriate legal remedy.
Incidents of abuse and neglect in nursing homes continue to increase in the United States
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is not uncommon. Though it concedes that the true number is probably much higher, the National Center on Elder Abuse estimates at least one in 20 nursing home patients has been the victim of abuse. According to the center's study, 57 percent of nurses' aides working in long-term care facilities admitted to having witnessed or participated in acts of abuse.
What are the warning signs?
Warning signs may indicate that inexcusable treatment is taking place, such as the following:
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Our attorneys understand the elder care industry and know what to investigate
State and federal regulations govern the necessary conduct of nursing homes. Routine inspections and record keeping are required of nursing homes to ensure an adequate and appropriate level of care. A vigorous investigation into nursing home misconduct can work to both compensate the victim and to deter future abuses of the victim and other residents.
If you or your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, you may be entitled to compensation
The victim of nursing home abuse or neglect may be entitled to damages, including the following:
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It is inexcusable when a nursing home places a higher value on profits than on the quality of care it provides to the people entrusted to its care. Nursing homes are often part of large corporations that have access to extensive legal resources. It is important to have an experienced attorney fight for the compensation to which you or your loved one is entitled and to ensure that your rights are protected.
Chappell, Smith & Arden is made up of trial attorneys who will not shy away from taking cases all the way to trial. Often cases will not settle for a reasonable amount without a significant amount of development and preparation. Our attorneys develop and prepare all of our cases for trial and pride ourselves on vigorously defending our clients' rights rather than taking a quick settlement.
