If you’ve noticed a change in your loved one’s demeanor at his nursing home, it’s important to ask questions to determine if nursing home abuse may be occurring. Nursing home abuse can take many forms – mental, physical, or emotional. Our attorneys take nursing home abuse very seriously. We believe all people, regardless of their age or infirmity, should be treated with respect and dignity.
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From implementing safety measures to talking to an attorney, here are three things you should immediately do if you suspect nursing home abuse:
Ensure Your Loved One’s Safety
Your loved one’s safety should be your first priority. Ensuring safety may mean you removing him/her from the facility. If you suspect inadequate care, you should immediately take your concerns to the nursing home administration. First, talk to your loved one and ask if he/she feels unsafe or if any abuse has occurred. Ask your loved one for specific details regarding the abuse or neglect: employee(s) name and date of incident. Assure your loved one that change will take place to safeguard their safety. It is important to be an advocate for your family member.
Document All Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
When we create a case for the nursing home abuse claim, we will present all documentation of the incident(s). This can include pictures of your loved one’s room, an unexplained bruise or cut, a conversation you had with your loved one where he is expressing his concern, or other signs of nursing home abuse. When in doubt, document anything that looks suspicious or could be related to the abuse case.
Talk to an Attorney
When a client requests legal help for a nursing home negligence case, our entire team conducts a comprehensive investigation into the nursing home and its workers. We will investigate their records, the facility, and the employees to gain a full understanding of why and how the negligence occurred. From there, we will build a case to fully represent your loved one and help stop abuse from happening again at this location.