The injury-only law firm of Basch Keegan & Spada represents victims of nursing home neglect and abuse in the Hudson Valley. We take nursing home abuse cases very seriously. We know that a successful outcome for one person improves the system for all senior citizens.
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), nursing home neglect and abuse is increasing throughout the United States. Many senior care facilities are understaffed, overcrowded, and rundown. Poor working conditions may contribute to stress and fatigue for nursing home employees, which may cause them to do their jobs poorly or even take their frustrations out on the elderly.
The signs and symptoms of neglect must be watched closely. They include malnutrition or dehydration, untreated bed sores, poor personal hygiene, unattended or untreated health problems, and soiled bedding (or the smell of soiled bedding or clothing).
In some cases, neglect is intentional, but often, it is unintentional, based on factors such as ignorance or failure to realize that a nursing home resident needs as much attention as he or she does. In passive neglect situations, the facility can still be held liable for any injuries sustained by a resident as the result of negligent care.
Emotional abuse is generally more challenging to identify than physical abuse because the symptoms may be subtle. Instead of bruises, cuts, or other visible wounds, the resident may seem withdrawn or upset or even exhibit unusual behaviors attributed to dementia, such as rocking or biting. There are numerous examples of emotional abuse in nursing homes, such as intimidating, insulting, or humiliating a resident, isolating a person from his or her friends or activities, and giving a person “silent treatment.”
Fulfilling your claim within this period is crucial to preserve your right to seek compensation.
Discovering your loved one has been the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse is a devastating realization. The personal injury lawyers at Basch Keegan & Spada can help you through this difficult time, working to ensure all responsible parties are held liable for their actions.
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