Nursing Home Residents Face the Risk of Negligent Injury
Few situations are more heartbreaking or disgraceful than those involving instances of nursing home negligence. Families place their loved ones in adult care facilities with the expectation that their family members will be well-cared for in a loving and nurturing environment. Not only can negligent nursing home staff be held liable under principles of civil liability, but the criminal justice system also does not take too kindly to those who abuse or neglect the elderly. If your loved one was recently injured as a result of nursing home negligence, a Gwinnett and Marietta personal injury attorney is the perfect person to help you and your family get back on the road to recovery and to hold those responsible for the negligent care of vulnerable and dependent patients.
It is too common for nursing homes to be overwhelmed and understaffed. High turnover rates in the nursing industry contribute to the reduced staff size in many elder care facilities; as a result, patients are often left unattended for hours or even days. Negligence in the nursing home context can take many forms but often involves the staff’s inattention to patent needs, resulting in conditions like bedsores, missed medications, or even death of the patient.
Patients who are neglected by adult care facilities often do not have a voice with which to relay the injuries they are suffering. Many elder patients suffer from significant afflictions and may not even realize they are being neglected or abused. A Marietta and Gwinnett personal injury attorney can work with families to determine if the level of care, or lack thereof, on the part of the nursing staff meets the criteria for a nursing home negligence cause of action. If the attorney suspects the staff is not meeting its requirement to care for the individual with reasonableness and safety, a civil lawsuit may be appropriate.
If you suspect your loved one is not receiving the care and concern he or she deserves, contact Braun and Ree, LLP, for a free initial consultation today. We may be able to advocate for your family member who may be facing nursing home neglect.
