Loved ones residing in nursing homes should be monitored for signs of abuse or neglect. Patients have become severely ill, permanently injured, or even killed as a result of nursing home negligence. Here are some signs and symptoms that may indicate nursing home negligence or abuse.

It is important to investigate immediately if any of them are present in your loved one's environment:

• Weight loss
• Dehydration or complaints of thirst
• Bedsores
• Persistent Bad Odor
• Persistent Recurrence of Urinary Infections
• Wounds on the skin that can nott be explained
• Unexplained bruising
• Rashes
• Sudden, unexplained changes in behavior
• Mood swings, crying, or lack of interest in surroundings
• Loss of usual mobility

When visiting loved ones in assisted living facilities, monitor the presence or absence of adequate medical staff at the facility as well as signs that staff are ignoring or neglecting the patient's environment.  Signs of this could be prescription medications left over at the end of their prescribing period, unclean or inadequate hygienic facilities, or the presence of individuals other than trained and licensed staff in the resident's room. These may indicate a systematic negligence in the facility.

How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help You Correct Nursing Home Negligence?

If you suspect that your loved one is being abused or neglected by a facility such as a nursing home or an assisted living center, to which you have entrusted their care, you can and should take action to redress this injury to your loved one.  Your loved ones may be entitled to compensation that may help them recover from injuries suffered, as well as secure funds for their additional care, if required.

Our attorneys have dealt with cases of nursing home negligence and abuse and can counsel you on the legal actions appropriate in your situation.  Such action could include filing a lawsuit on your loved one's behalf to address abuse and neglect, and discourage other facilities from taking advantage of the loved ones in their care. 

The Law Offices of Michael Handy offers a no-obligation review of your claim to determine if a case may exist. If we believe a case may exist, we can help you understand the value of your case and how best to proceed. Call us at 1-817-336-4700 or submit your case to us online.