Has an Elderly Loved One Been Abused?
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Nursing homes and assisted living services are meant to provide skilled
care to vulnerable elderly patients, helping people who need it the most.
When this attention falls short due to caregivers’ negligence, it
opens the door for the possibility of abuse and neglect. If a nursing
homes’ profits are of higher importance than their patients, your
loved ones can suffer.
If your family member is the victim of elder abuse, our Salinas
personal injury attorneys can offer legal assistance.
Contact Lavorato & Scott at
(888) 315-0588 to discuss your case.
Do I have a case?
If your family member or loved one has been abused, the care facility or
nursing home has a responsibility to pay for their neglect. These lawsuits
have serious consequences, acting as a way to compensate the patient and
their family for injuries, while showing other facilities that they must
also improve their level of care.
Signs of elder abuse and neglect might include:
- Unexplained injuries such as bruises, cuts, or scars
- Dehydration or malnutrition
- Broken, sprained, or dislocated bones
- Drug overdoses or failure to take medication regularly
- Pressure sores
- Signs of restraint or force
- Refusal to allow you to see the patient alone
- Poor hygiene
There are many factors that can lead to elder abuse, including an understaffed
facility, lack of supervision, careless mistakes, or improper record keeping
and patient screening. Neglect of this kind can lead to emotional or physical
pain and suffering for both the patient and their families.
Call (888) 315-0588 for a Free Case Review
Don’t let negligence and mistreatment affect your loved ones. An
experienced injury attorney at Lavorato & Scott can help guide you
through the legal process to get you the compensation that your case deserves
while holding abusers accountable for their actions.
Contact our Salinas personal injury lawyers for a
free consultation today.