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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorneys in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When your loved ones are placed in a nursing home, it is expected that the staff members of the facility will adhere to strict codes of conduct to ensure the safety and well-being of your elderly loved one. There are instances, however, where the residents of nursing homes are subject to physical abuse, mental abuse, and neglect. If you or someone you love has been harmed in an assisted living facility, it is important to speak with the nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based law firm of Shrager, Spivey & Sachs. Well-versed in personal injury litigation, our legal team will fight for the rights of nursing home residents and their families.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
A victim of nursing home abuse may not admit to being abused or neglected by the employees of an assisted-living facility. This may be due to threats of further and more severe abuse from a nursing home employee should the employee’s conduct be revealed. If you suspect that your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, the attorneys of our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania law firm suggest that you look for the following warning signs.
Bedsores and Pressure Sores
Some of the telltale signs of nursing home neglect are bedsores, pressure sores, and other signs of poor blood circulation. Common areas to check for bedsores include the head, the hip area, the shoulders, the lower back, the feet, and the backs of the knees. Common areas to check for pressure sores include the backs of the arms and legs, the back, the shoulder blades, the base of the spine, and the buttocks.
Malnutrition and Dehydration
Another sign of nursing home abuse and neglect is sudden weight loss. Certain medications can cause people to lose their appetites and must be strictly monitored by the employees of a nursing home. Malnutrition and dehydration may also be the result of forced starvation enacted by a nursing home employee.
Physical Neglect
Apart from bedsores and pressure sores, you should also look for other visible signs of possible nursing home abuse and neglect such as patients with bad personal hygiene or a disheveled appearance, nursing home residents suffering from untreated medical conditions, and unsanitary conditions in the nursing home.
Changes in Personality
Though harder to detect than physical abuse, emotional abuse is often characterized by signs of depression, anxiety, disorientation, confusion, constant agitation, bouts of insomnia, and other changes in personality. These emotional imbalances may also point toward other forms of nursing home abuse and neglect, such as sexual or emotional abuse.
Improper Medication
When workers give nursing home residents too little, too much, or the wrong medication, this can cause major changes in physical and emotional demeanor. A few possible warning signs of improper medication may include slurred or slow speech, slow reaction times or movements, increased anxiety or confusion, insomnia, hallucinations, and repetitive movements of the feet, hands, or tongue.
If you do notice any signs of nursing home abuse or neglect, our attorneys in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania would like to help you and your loved one receive the compensation you both deserve.
What Can I Do About Nursing Home Abuse?
If you suspect that a relative or loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, the best response will depend on the nature or severity of the problem. If you suspect minor emotional neglect or abuse, contact the nursing home administrator immediately. More serious problems may warrant a call to health or legal authorities. In any case, we encourage you to contact the nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania law firm so we can recommend a proper course of action, including whether or not a lawsuit may be justified.
Helping Victims of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
At Shrager, Spivey & Sachs, we are dedicated to strong and sound legal representation and will fight to ensure you receive just compensation for your pain and suffering as well as other damages. Our nursing home abuse attorneys based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will be available to you and your family every step of the way. If there are other victims of nursing home abuse in the facility, we may be able to bring a class action lawsuit against the nursing home to ensure that all victims receive just compensation for mistreatment and that the proprietors and employees of the nursing home are punished to the fullest extent of the law.
To discuss your case with our nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys, contact our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania law firm today.
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