Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
Advancements in technology and medicine have undoubtedly enabled people to live longer. The average life expectancy for an American in 2008 was 78.4 years, and this number continues to rise. As our population ages, accommodations must be made to address their limited mobility and specialized medical needs. Many families opt to put their elderly loved ones into nursing homes so that they can have the benefits of assisted living and receive immediate medical attention when necessary.
Unfortunately, not all nursing homes meet our expectations. When nursing home staff members or doctors neglect a patient, they can be held legally liable for their actions. If you or someone you love has suffered from a negligent or abusive nursing home employee, contact Austin nursing home abuse and neglect attorney Vic Feazell at 877-948-4842 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Forms of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
Negligence may be an overt act that occurs once and has severe consequences, or it may be a gradually degrading level of care that is more difficult to detect. Signs that indicate your loved one may be the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse include:
- Weight loss
- Bruising
- Falls
- Restraint
- Bedsores
- Staff inattention
If your loved one is suffering from any of the above symptoms, you should investigate his or her caregivers for possible negligence and abuse and speak with an experienced nursing home abuse attorney about your legal options.
Contact Us
To speak with an experienced attorney about your grounds for filing a legal claim against a negligent or abusive nursing home, contact Austin nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer Vic Feazell today by calling 877-948-4842.
