Nursing Home Abuse

Representing the injured, the wronged and their families

Every year there are reports of nursing home abuse on the part of care providers we wanted to trust.

In a report to the Special Research Review Section of the National Center on Elder Abuse, Lisa Nerenberg (MSW, MPH) stated, “The forms of elder abuse found in nursing homes mirror those found in domestic settings; they include homicide, physical and sexual assault, neglect, inappropriate restraint, financial abuse, isolation, verbal threats and intimidation.” This kind of heinous abuse is particularly frightening when thinking about our loved ones being subject to such maltreatment.

If we are to protect the rights of our residents, then we need to be sure that they are being provided the care that they need. CNN reported, “Almost one of every three nursing homes in the United States has been cited for an abuse or a violation.” The report goes on to detail that there are more than 17,000 nursing homes nationwide, 5,283 of which have been cited for abuse. Additionally, 1,600 homes were responsible for violations serious enough to place residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

A nursing home abuse lawyer at Cory Watson is dedicated to nursing home reform. You have a right to expect more out of the nursing home industry. The links below will share the information we've gathered, so you can be informed in the care of a loved one and help better prevent nursing home abuse.

Discovering Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse and neglect occurs when a nursing home causes injury by improperly caring for a resident, which is not always easy to discover. An Alabama nursing home lawyer can help. [read more]

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

There are many common physical signs of nursing home abuse and neglect to watch for, from bedsores to restraints. A careless staff often suggests a situation prone to abuse and neglect. [read more]

Nursing Home Resident's Bill of Rights

The government has passed legislation that protects the rights of nursing home residents. This legislation, usually called the Nursing Home Resident's Bill of Rights, includes provisions to protect your loved one from bedsores and other signs of nursing home abuse. [read more]

FAQ

Find answers to our most frequently asked questions about nursing home abuse. If you have a question that is not answered here, please feel free to contact the nursing home abuse lawyers at Cory Watson. [read more]

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