As more and
more elderly and disabled enter nursing home every year many
are subject to nursing home abuse and neglect. Sadly, it is
estimated that over 35,000 residents die prematurely due to
such abuse and neglect. To make matters even worse we are
all, through our tax dollars funneled through medicare and
medicaid, paying for care that is not being properly provided
to our elderly and often helpless citizens.
Fortunately,
many nursing homes are being held accountable for abusing and
neglecting their patients. It is important to recognize the
signs of abuse and neglect. These may include bedsores that
remain untreated, open wounds, cuts, bruises, dehydration,
malnutrition, burns, falls, medication errors, and over
sedation. If you feel a family member or friend has been the
victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, please give us a
call.
At Boren Oliver & Coffey, we
will work with you to protect your rights and seek
compensation for your losses from those responsible. Feel
free to call or schedule an appointment. There is never a
charge for consultation, there is no fee unless there is a
recovery.
