Los Angeles Elder Abuse Attorney
(Nursing Home Neglect)
Common signs of nursing home neglect and abuse include:
- Painful Bed Sores / Pressure Ulcers
- Falls/ Fractures
- Sudden Weight Loss/ Malnutrition / Dehydration
- Infections – (Staph can cause death)
- Overmedication / Undermedication
- Aspiration Pneumonia / Choking
- Abuse:
PHYSICAL abuse usually occurs when a resident has unexplained fractures, bruises, dislocations or internal bleeding which are caused by being hit or kicked or unwelcome sexual activity forced on the patient.
EMOTIONAL / MENTAL abuse involves repeated insults, harassment, intimidation, threats, humiliation and the staff or doctors being non-responsive.
EXPLOITATION generally involves illegal tampering with a patient’s personal finances or property such as missing cash, checks, jewelry or unusual changes in a will.
If you or a loved one resides in a nursing home facility and you believe nursing home negligence or abuse has occurred , you and your family can
Recover money damages for—
- Physical pain and Suffering
- Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life
- Recovery of Finances and Assets
Over 130,000 seniors in California are abused every year. Many nursing homes that hire incompetent staff at low wages to save money, violate various health codes.
Don’t allow yourself or a loved one to be a victim.
If you or a loved one needs superior elder abuse or nursing home neglect legal representation and is seeking aggressive big firm expertise with compassionate personal service, put your faith in THE VERCHICK LAW FIRM. Contact us NOW.
